Flights from London to Durban
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Johannesburg
- 15h 15m
- two tickets, via Cape Town
- $660
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 5,932 mi (9,547 km)
fastest
Via Johannesburg
South Africa
15h 15m
with the connection
London to Johannesburg
flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: O.R. Tambo International. Departure to Durban: Lanseria International, O.R. Tambo International.
Johannesburg to Durban
flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $936
Via Cape Town
South Africa
16h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $660
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
18h 35m
with the connection
London to Dubai
flight 7h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dubai, Sharjah International. Departure to Durban: Dubai.
Dubai to Durban
flight 8h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,059
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
19h 30m
with the connection
London to Istanbul
flight 3h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International. Departure to Durban: Istanbul New.
Istanbul to Durban
flight 12h 35m
two ticketsfrom $984
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From London to cities closest to Durban
London to Johannesburg
Johannesburg: 311 mi (501 km) from Durban, flight 11h 5m
from $438
London to Cape Town
Cape Town: 790 mi (1,272 km) from Durban, flight 11h 35m
from $501
London to Zanzibar
Zanzibar: 1,721 mi (2,770 km) from Durban, flight 11h 20m
from $333
London to Mauritius
Mauritius: 1,782 mi (2,868 km) from Durban, flight 11h 50m
from $517
London to Kigali
Kigali: 1,930 mi (3,106 km) from Durban, flight 8h 40m
from $538
London to Nairobi
Nairobi: 2,011 mi (3,236 km) from Durban, flight 8h 55m
from $371
To Durban from cities closest to London
Istanbul to Durban
Istanbul: 1,554 mi (2,501 km) from London, flight 12h 35m
from $501
Dubai to Durban
Dubai: 3,401 mi (5,473 km) from London, flight 8h 30m
from $397
Harare to Durban
Harare: 5,147 mi (8,283 km) from London, flight 2h 10m
from $230
Johannesburg to Durban
Johannesburg: 5,636 mi (9,070 km) from London, flight 1h 10m
from $46
Maputo to Durban
Maputo: 5,710 mi (9,189 km) from London, flight 1h 10m
Bloemfontein to Durban
Bloemfontein: 5,793 mi (9,323 km) from London, flight 1h 20m
from $129
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from London to Durban?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Johannesburg.
What is the fastest way to fly from London to Durban?
Via Johannesburg: 11h 5m to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 15h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from London to Durban with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Cape Town from $660. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between London and Durban?
Johannesburg (15h 15m total), Cape Town (16h 40m total), Dubai (18h 35m total) and Istanbul (19h 30m total).
How far is Durban from London?
5,932 mi (9,547 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.