Travelling from Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) begins with finding the best airport to start your adventure from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are your main options in Washington DC.
The timezone in Durban is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC. King Shaka International Airport is located in Durban.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to DUR, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
76.44% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and DUR include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Washington DC to DUR flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey time to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land as expected. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DUR:
Travel at your own pace with a King Shaka International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Green Motion or U-Save and find adventure across Durban and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
At the moment, Rs167,220 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs309,284. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to DUR. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
June is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport (DUR). Plan your visit to Durban in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Washington DC to DUR flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Durban, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 27ºC.
July has temperatures of between 11ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Durban
Start your Durban trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to King Shaka International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Durban Beach, Ushaka marine and Moses Mabhida Stadium are essential stops on your Durban itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Newcastle is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen Durban. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Roman Catholic Church: Christ The King, Jaami Masjid and Newcastle Central Jungle Gym park.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in South Africa, consider Richards Bay, about 129 kilometres north-east of Durban. Thulasihleka Pan Bird Sanctuary, Pelican Island and Ngoya Park are key reasons to visit.
