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Average flight time, business class to Durban from London: 12 hours
Airlines with direct business class flights to Durban from London: South African Airways, British Airways and Emirates.
Airports in Durban: King Shaka International Airport
Distance from London to Durban: 5,913 miles.
British Airways has direct business class flights to Durban from London.
British Airways has daily flights to Durban on the Boeing 787-8. Thrice weekly they have a speedy direct flight that takes only 12 hours of travel time. Enjoy access to Heathrow’s Galleries Lounge as a Club World customer and pamper yourself with a complimentary treatment in Elemis travel spa.. Onboard seats convert into a 6 ft, fully-flat beds with adjustable headrest, lumbar support and bedding supplied by The White Company. You can select forward, or rear facing seats with personal entertainment screens, power supplies for laptops and electronic devices, and plenty of storage space. Delicious 3-course meals are served on the flight, and travellers have access to private lounges and luxurious spa treatments throughout the journey.
South African Airways offers double daily flights from London Heathrow with one-stop via Johannesburg O. R. Tambo Airport. The flight time varies from 14- 17 hours depending on the connection time. Flights to Durban operate on Airbus A330-300 to Johannesburg, then you will board a Boeing 737-800 from Johannesburg to Durban. You can enjoy the amenities of Maple Leaf departure lounge in Heathrow Terminal 2, and a dedicated SAA departure lounge in Johannesburg. Get comfy with an overnight mattress, duvet and full-size pillow while enjoying a personal 12-inch widescreen monitor, gourmet cuisine, and a range of award-winning South African wines.
Emirates operate four daily flights to Durban from London Heathrow, with one-stop, and a flight time of 18-22 hours. Flights operate via Airbus A380-800 or Boeing 777-200LR or 300ER. Business class passengers can enjoy the full facilities of Emirates Business Class Lounge Heathrow, with lounge, dining area, self-serve bar, computer stations and TV viewing areas. Onboard the A380, Emirates pulls out all the stops, with roomy flatbed seats, personal viewing touchscreen (synced in advance), and your own mini-bar.
Business Class Flights to Durban
Getting to and from Durban airport
The Durban King Shaka International Airport is around 25 miles from the city centre. If you choose to fly Business Class with Emirates, you can enjoy a complimentary pick-up and drop-off chauffeur service. Alternatively, there are several car-rental offices and taxi companies which can transport you to your destination. The trip costs roughly £15 (10% tip should be added on) and takes 30-60 minutes depending on traffic. You may use Uber to call a taxi to you during your stay.
Durban Airport Shuttle Service is another option operates hourly from the airport with clean, reliable vehicles, although they do stop at major locations around the city, so your journey may take slightly longer.
Where to stay in Durban
Compliment your business class flights to Durban with a stay at one of the city’s top hotels.
Hilton Durban Hotel is a well-positioned, 5-star luxury hotel located next to Durban ICC and 5 minutes’ walk to the beach. Guest rooms are chic and stylish, and the hotel offers amenities such as outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre.
If you prefer a luxury, boutique style property away from the hustle and bustle of the city then book a stay at Auberge Hollandaise Guesthouse. This opulent 5-star establishment is 3.7 miles from Durban’s eclectic centre and is just 10 minutes’ drive to Golden Mile beachfront. Rooms have luxuriously carpeted floors and Indian Ocean facing vistas. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, and gardens.
Things to do in Durban
Whether you wish to relax on the beaches, learn how to kite surf, or sample incredible cuisine you can do it all in Durban.
uShaka Marine World – Enjoy fun days out with all the family at uShaka Marine World, a seafront theme park on the Golden Mile with Aquarium and shark dive cages! You can spend time shopping at The Village Walk, experience the ultimate thrill, at Chimp & Zee Rope Adventure Park, or enjoy The Body Tornado, uShaka’s fastest waterslide!
Durban Botanical Gardens – Dating back to 1849, Africa’s oldest surviving botanical gardens are a place to relax and rejuvenate. With over 6000 rare orchids in its collection, they bring a kaleidoscope of colour and fragrance to the gardens.
Safari the Surrounds – Outside Durban, iSimangaliso Wetland Park will introduce you to wildlife such as rhinos, turtles and elephants, or you can drive to an area known as Midlands Meander, which showcases stunning verdant countryside, villages and waterfalls of South Africa.
City Hall in Durban Südafrika
Durban Bucket List Experiences
In a recent SkyClub survey, we asked over 1,000 of our clients “what’s number one on your bucket list?”
35% of our customers ranked a specific experience as the number one item on their bucket list. So, if you are feeling a little daring, why not combine your business class flights to Durban with a once in a lifetime experience?
SkyClub Recommendations:
Sea and Sailing – With warm waters and friendly winds, why not do an offshore sailing course and learn to skipper your own yacht.
Scuba – With a healthy population of Great Whites, shark cage diving is an experience you won’t forget soon.
Summit– The Drakensberg mountains are only 2.5 hours away from the city center and well worth the drive. Towering over South Africa, these mountains pose many challenging treks.
Business Class Flights to Durban, Practical Information
British citizens don’t need a visa to enter South Africa. If you only plan to stay in the country for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days, all that is required is a valid passport which has at least 6 months remaining.
Durban gets around 320 sunshine days per year and stays warm and humid with temperatures ranging between 23-28 degrees Celsius. The most popular time to visit is between autumn and spring when humidity is lower, and temperatures warmer.
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