Travelling from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know
Durban is two hours ahead of Newcastle and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your NCL to DUR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Newcastle International Airport to King Shaka International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the NCL to DUR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
Rs125,436 is the best price for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to King Shaka International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs264,223. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from NCL to DUR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport to King Shaka International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Newcastle International Airport to King Shaka International Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Of the flights that depart from Newcastle International Airport, 71.29% arrive on time at their destination.
Newcastle International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Newcastle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to NCL? If you're catching an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
If you're landing on a late Newcastle International Airport to King Shaka International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DUR:
Follow your own route with a King Shaka International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Green Motion or U-Save and experience more of Durban and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from King Shaka International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to central Durban
From King Shaka International Airport, Durban is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
June is the busiest month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to King Shaka International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Durban in February.
Lock in your flight from Newcastle International Airport to King Shaka International Airport for February if you want to go to Durban during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from NCL to DUR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Africa
Durban has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres north-west of Durban, a visit to Pietermaritzburg will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
Benoni is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Durban. No trip is complete without dropping by Poplar Park, Buso Park and Outdoor Community Gym.
