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King Shaka International Airport (DUR) Guide

King Shaka International Airport serves Durban, South Africa. It supports scheduled passenger service. IATA code DUR. ICAO code FALE.

IATA DUR ICAO FALE Durban, South Africa
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Yes scheduled service

Quick Facts

Core identifiers and coordinates pulled from the airport dataset.

IATA
DUR
ICAO
FALE
City
Durban
Country
South Africa
Airport type
large airport
Scheduled service
Yes
Coordinates
-29.6144, 31.1197
Elevation
295 ft

Live flights to and from DUR

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Plan your route around King Shaka International Airport

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Map / Location

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Restaurants near King Shaka International Airport

Closest places to eat around the airport, by distance.

KAUAI King Shaka

King Shaka Drive King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, La Mercy 4407 South Africa

1.1 km away

KFC King Shaka Airport

AR25/26, King Shaka International Airport, Durban 4029 South Africa

5.0/5
1.2 km away 2 reviews

Wimpy

King Shaka Int Airport, Shop Ddr10 1270 Cons Temp Road Domestic Departures Terminal, La Mercy 4001 South Africa

2.7/5
1.5 km away 15 reviews

Milky Lane

King Shaka International Airport Terminal Building, Shop Ar24 King Shaka Drive, La Mercy 4407 South Africa

4.5/5
1.5 km away 4 reviews

Steers

King Shaka Airport, Ar23 Terminal Building King Shaka Drive, La Mercy 4399 South Africa

5.0/5
1.5 km away 1 reviews

Fego Caffe

King Shaka Dr Shop IDR13, International Departures Airside Terminal, La Mercy 4029 South Africa

2.6/5
1.5 km away 41 reviews

Soaring Falcon Spur Steak Ranch

Mdloti Street King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy 4405 South Africa

3.4/5
1.6 km away 30 reviews

Mugg & Bean

King Shaka Airport International Airside, Shop Dr13 International Departures Airside Terminal, Shop Idr13, La Mercy 4029 South Africa

3.6/5
1.7 km away 77 reviews

Hotels near King Shaka International Airport

Closest places to stay around the airport, by distance.

Aviark Coral Lodge

27 Ahmedys Street, Durban 4001 South Africa

1.5/5
2.7 km away 3 reviews

Eden Rose Manor

11 Eden Rose Walk, La Mercy 4399 South Africa

4.5/5
2.8 km away 78 reviews

Golden Dawn Chalets

47 Golden Dawn Dr, La Mercy 4399 South Africa

2.9 km away

La-Peng Guesthouse

14 Lotus Street, La Mercy 4399 South Africa

4.0/5
3.2 km away 31 reviews

Phumula By The Sea Bed And Breafast

20 Park Avenue, Tongaat Beach 4405 South Africa

3.4 km away

La Mercy Beach Hotel

230 South Beach Road, La Mercy 4399 South Africa

2.5/5
3.5 km away 24 reviews

Santiaan Guest Farm

Section 57 R102, Great Brak River, Mossel Bay 6525 South Africa

3.7 km away

Shapes of Africa

4 Bond Street 1km From King Shaka Airport, Mount Moreland 4339 South Africa

4.5/5
4.0 km away 95 reviews

How to get from King Shaka International Airport

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01 Taxi
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02 Car rental
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03 Public transport
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04 Airport transfer
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05 Distance to city center
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Parking at King Shaka International Airport

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Runways & Technical Info

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Runways

06 / 24
12,139 ft · 197 ft wide · Asphalt
Not lighted Open

Frequencies

DURBAN Approach
Description not available

125.750 MHz

KING SHAKA ATIS
Description not available

127.000 MHz

KING SHAKA INT.
KING SHAKA INT. Tower

118.450 MHz

KING SHAKA INT.
Description not available

121.650 MHz

VOT TGV
Description not available

115.600 MHz

Traveler Comments about King Shaka International Airport

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Review breakdown

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Recent review excerpts

Nompumelelo Mdletshe

2026-06-03

5/5

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Ntokozo Msibi

2026-06-03 · EN

5/5

Great service

Sfiso Myeni

2026-06-02 · EN

5/5

Service is outstanding

Samantha Ntumba

2026-06-02

4/5

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Sanele Ntombela

2026-06-02

4/5

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Mthobisi collin

2026-06-02

5/5

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Pradhip Ramdass

2026-06-01

5/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Harry Smith

2026-06-01 · EN

5/5

Beautiful airport. Easy to navigate.

FAQ

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What is the IATA code for King Shaka International Airport?

The IATA code for King Shaka International Airport is DUR.

Where is King Shaka International Airport located?

King Shaka International Airport is located in Durban, ZA-NL, South Africa.

Can I view airport photos before my trip?

Yes. The photo gallery on this page uses traveler-submitted airport imagery when it is available in the review dataset.

Can I open King Shaka International Airport in Google Maps?

Yes. Use the map section on this page to open the airport location directly in Google Maps.

How can I check arrivals and departures?

Flight data is currently unavailable for this airport on this page. Check the airline or official airport channels for live status.

What is the ICAO code for King Shaka International Airport?

The ICAO code for King Shaka International Airport is FALE.