Travelling from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR): what you need to know
A direct flight from Port Elizabeth International Airport to King Shaka International Airport takes an average of 1 hour 22 minutes. Durban's timezone is UTC+2 — the same as Port Elizabeth.
There are 83 flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to King Shaka International Airport weekly. Jump on the 06:15 flight if you want to leave as soon as possible. If you're keen to get the most out of your day, the latest flight from PLZ to DUR is 18:25.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Finding a stopover on flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is simple with our search tool. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options. Cape Town International Airport is a sought-after stopover when journeying from PLZ to DUR.
For a flight within South Africa, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present another kind of identity document, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from PLZ to DUR, check your ID is valid before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Port Elizabeth International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is ج.م. 3,236. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 6,613. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from PLZ to DUR.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Port Elizabeth International Airport to King Shaka International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from PLZ to DUR. There's no need to check back in every day to see whether airfares have dropped. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to King Shaka International Airport.
Handy information about Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Central Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 19 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PLZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Port Elizabeth International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Port Elizabeth International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near DUR:
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 most popular month for flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to King Shaka International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Durban in February.
Lock in your flight from Port Elizabeth International Airport to King Shaka International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Durban during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19 ºC and 27 ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from PLZ to DUR in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11 ºC and 23 ºC on average.
More about Durban
Start your Durban trip right by finding a great stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from PLZ to DUR, have a look at our hotel options including:
Moses Mabhida Stadium and Golden Mile are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Durban must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Umgeni River Bird Park.
Complete your Durban trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to King Shaka International Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Durban escape.
