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Cheap Flights from London to Durban (LON-DUR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Durban that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from London to Durban

Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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08:25 - 07:45LGW-DUR
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18:15 - 11:15DUR-LGW
18h 00m1 stop
Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 24 Nov
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20:30 - 19:50LGW-DUR
21h 20m1 stop
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12:25 - 12:35DUR-LGW
26h 10m2 stops
Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
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06:25 - 13:30LGW-DUR
29h 05m2 stops
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16:00 - 22:35DUR-LGW
32h 35m2 stops
£617Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
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17:05 - 13:30LGW-DUR
18h 25m2 stops
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16:00 - 09:10DUR-LGW
19h 10m2 stops
£619Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 23 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
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14:55 - 10:35LGW-DUR
18h 40m2 stops
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12:05 - 06:40DUR-LGW
19h 35m2 stops
£625Qatar Airways
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Sun, 9 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
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08:40 - 10:55LGW-DUR
24h 15m2 stops
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12:25 - 12:35DUR-LGW
26h 10m2 stops
£628Qatar Airways
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
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14:55 - 10:35LGW-DUR
18h 40m2 stops
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12:05 - 06:40DUR-LGW
19h 35m2 stops
£705British Airways
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Wed, 24 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
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15:05 - 10:35LHR-DUR
18h 30m2 stops
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10:55 - 07:30DUR-LHR
21h 35m1 stop
£717British Airways
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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21:45 - 16:35LGW-DUR
17h 50m1 stop
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18:40 - 19:45DUR-LGW
26h 05m1 stop
£737Emirates
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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21:45 - 16:35LGW-DUR
17h 50m1 stop
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18:40 - 12:35DUR-LGW
18h 55m1 stop
£738Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Durban flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Durban to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from London to Durban? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Durban?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Durban clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from London to Durban, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Durban?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Durban, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to Durban is February, where tickets cost £690 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,095 and £992 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Durban?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Durban, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Durban, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Durban

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£405
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Durban

When to book flights from London to Durban

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Durban based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from London to Durban

  • Is there a car hire centre at Durban Airport?

    Yes. The Durban Airport car hire centre has a good list of global providers, including Hertz, Alamo and Budget. To locate it, just follow the directions from the Arrivals Hall leading to the Car Rental Parking Area. It’s just a short walk along Boulevard Road, so no shuttle bus is necessary.

  • Where can I obtain local currency at Durban Airport?

    You can find a few ATMs and bank branches landside of the Arrivals Hall at Durban Airport. Inter Africa Bureau de Change and Bidvest Bank Rennies Foreign Exchange are offices that can handle your currency exchange, while the branch of Standard Bank can take care of other financial transactions.

  • What other cities are accessible from Durban Airport?

    Durban Airport is the gateway to the KwaZulu-Natal province in south-eastern South Africa. Pietermaritzburg (48 miles away) is the capital of the province and its second largest city. Richards Bay (106 miles away) lies to the northeast of Durban along the coastline, while Ladysmith (153 miles away) is situated inland to the northwest.

  • Is there a post office at Durban Airport?

    Yes, there is a post office at Durban Airport. It is located in the public concourse of the terminal building and opens 30min prior to the arrival of the first flight each day and closes 30min after the departure of the last flight.

  • What airlines fly non-stop from London to Durban?

    Currently, no airlines provide non-stop London-Durban journeys. Be sure to book a flight with an airline that stops in cities you may love to tour. Qatar Airways stops at Doha (DIA) while Emirates has a layover in Dubai (DXB). If you prefer stopping in European cities, consider Lufthansa whose transfer is in Frankfurt (FRA).

  • What disability facilities are available at King Shaka International Airport?

    The King Shaka International Airport terminal building features lifts for easy transit between floors. Additionally, the toilets are adaptable so persons with reduced mobility can find them easy to use.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Durban?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Durban was £547 for a one-way ticket and £805 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Durban?

    London is served by 5 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Durban. You will leave London from one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Southend. You will be arriving at Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Durban?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Durban?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Durban, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Durban from London?

    Dubai is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London to Durban.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Durban, Emirates or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Durban are Emirates and SWISS. With an average price for the route of £839 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £821 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Durban?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Durban.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Durban?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Durban from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Durban?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Durban with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Durban?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Durban from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Durban

  • All five of the greater London metropolitan area airports offer flights to King Shaka Int’l Airport (DUR), also known as Durban Airport. Of these, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) provide a one-stop service to Durban. British Airways has flights with stopovers at O.R. Tambo Int’l Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, while those on Turkish Airlines from London Gatwick will stop over at Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • Onsite hotels are ideal for avoiding the hassle of early morning commutes or experiences with overnight delays on evening flights. At London Gatwick, Bloc Hotel and YOTELAIR offer accommodation at the South Terminal, while Hampton by Hilton is located at the North Terminal. Hotels at London Heathrow include Aerotel (Terminal 3), Hilton (Terminal 4) and Sofitel (Terminal 5).
  • Whether you’re away for a short stint or the long haul, there are convenient, secure parking options at London Gatwick and London Heathrow airports to satisfy your needs. Both locations have Short Stay car parks within walking distance of all terminals, while their Long Stay car parks offer free shuttle bus transfers to the terminals and low rates, especially if you book in advance.
  • London Gatwick and London Heathrow offer facilities if you’re travelling with infants or young children. In addition to special allowances for taking baby food through security, there are also designated baby-changing facilities at both airports. Airport terminals also have play zones for small children, as well as complimentary meals or discounted kids’ menus at food court restaurants.
  • An airport lounge is a great place to relax and unwind prior to your flight’s departure. At both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports, you can find Club Aspire and No1 Lounges at various terminals. With or without a reservation, you can sit back and enjoy complimentary hot/cold food and beverages while checking emails and charging your electronic devices.
  • When travelling from London to Durban, several public transport options exist for travellers connecting Central London to the city’s departure airports. If departing from London Gatwick (LGW), hop on a bus to Victoria Station and take the Gatwick Express to the airport. Passengers may access Paddington Station by bus and take the Heathrow Express to London Heathrow (LHR) if catching a flight at the airport. Likewise, London Stansted (STN) is accessible via the Stansted Express available at Liverpool Street. However, taxis are an ideal travel means if departing from London City Airport (LCY).
  • You will find cheap flights from London to Durban arriving at King Shaka International Airport (DUR). The airport is roughly 20 miles from Durban City Centre. Since no buses connect the airport and central Durban, you have to take the airport shuttle to the downtown area. The pick-up spot is near the ground level of the terminal building. Shuttles travel every 30 to 45 minutes and require roughly 30 minutes to get to the city centre.
  • Durban is a coastal town best navigated by car. If you wish to rent a vehicle at the airport, do so at the kiosks in the terminal building. Some of the companies you can find on-site include Avis, Europcar and Budget. Since tourist numbers in the city spike around June, reserve a rental car through KAYAK to avoid missing a vehicle.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Durban

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Durban. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3322 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

10.0 ExcellentSue, Jul 2025MAN - DXB
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

The flight was operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Very unimpressed that I was dumped from the seat I had booked and paid for after check in. Apparently a family wanted to sit together, however as they all were adults I think they should have pre booked their seats like I did. I will be approaching Qatar for a refund. That and the dreadful state of the flooding toilets made me wonder how they managed to be voted the best airline. Not worth the money.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

It was ok. Not the experience I expected from Turkish airlines

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

Staff was very professional friendly food was okay i used the lufthansa app and it was great told me immediately what gate I should go i would fly with lufthansa anytime

Our flight was delayed for over an hour due to weather, and it had already been a long travel day. However, the crew was calm and compassionate, listening to every complaint with genuine concern. They got us home safely without incident, in spite of all of the obstacles. I’m grateful.

The seating arrangement by having privacy screens would have been more appealing. If you sit in the business class, you pay for extra comfort and privacy. Other than that, the service was excellent and the staff very professional.

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

We paid for business class, and my seat did not work at all. Each time I wanted to adjust the position, an attendant had to come to physically force the seat into its new position. They tried to fix it by fiddling with the electronics (military reset, for example), to no avail. Also, the food was just mediocre. We were at the end of a serving section, so they ran out of several choices. (This was on the flight from Los Angeles to Munich.)

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

The flight and service were very good. Thanks to the crew.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

The flight was very delayed in taking off - which was out of control of the crew, but then the pilot worked hard so we only arrived about 30 minutes late. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating!

They issued seat assignments and sat my 2 year-old in the row behind me, separate from me and my daughter. Communication/ customer service was terrible. They told me to change it in London, then in London, they told me to talk to the cabin crew, then a supervisor came and stuck us in the back of the plane when we were supposed to be in row 25. Overall, they need to really work on their customer service. Additionally the food was terrible and they ran out of meals and didn’t have any kid options. To top it off there was no in-flight entertainment for the first hour of the trip.

We missed the connection because we had to wait for a shuttle from the plane to the Terminal. Also, we needed assistance and none was available.

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

The space is tight. Either you sit straight up the whole time, but the minute you relax, your knees hit the back of the seat in front of you. My seat would not recline so I was quite uncomfortable. Didn’t use my tray table bc it was stained and sticky and nasty. I was also seating in one of the last rows and one crew member and people going to the bathroom kept hitting my elbow resting on the armrest.

Flight was delayed for 2h. Announcements were poor and I was given 1 biscuit and a bottle of water as consolation. Not happy.

There were no gluten-free vegan options available, so food was very limited on this flight, and some of the crew weren’t especially helpful about it. To make matters worse, a passenger was sick on board, and although the area was cleaned, the smell lingered for the rest of the journey. On top of that, we ended up circling for an extra hour, which only made the unpleasant situation drag on even longer.

The crew’s professionalism was top notch and the food and drinks available were excellent. I only ask that we get the refurbished 777’s on the London to Bermuda route that I had for the London to Singapore leg. The updated infotainment system is much better than the older version

Checking in prior on line and wait time at Gatwick was terrible. I would rate a big fat ZERO.

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