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Flights from Durban to Dubai (DUR-DXB): Airlines, USD Fares

Flights Durban (DUR) to Dubai (DXB): EK operate ~7/week, ~10.0h. USD fares $500-1,100, business / Indian-African / Lebanese-African corridor.

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🇿🇦 DUR 🇦🇪 DXB
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Airlines

7×

Per week

$8,000

From (est.)

10h

Nonstop

Durban (DUR) → Dubai (DXB)

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Durban

King Shaka International

DISTANCE

7 157 km

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Dubai

Dubai International

~9h 56mDirect flights+0 h · same time zone

Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).

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DXB ·

Country
United Arab Emirates
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Currency
AED
Visa (Thai passport)
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Audience
High — Thai diaspora corridor (US/UK/JP)

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Flights Durban -> Dubai (DUR-DXB) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Durban to Dubai connects South Africa’s main Indian Ocean port city with the Gulf, with around 7 flights a week, one a day. The route carries business travellers, traders, tourists and passengers connecting onward across Asia. Block time is around ten hours.

Airlines on this route

Emirates operates DUR-DXB, flying a full-service widebody direct to Dubai with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. Dubai is the carrier’s main hub, with wide onward connections across Asia.

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
Emirates (EK)30 kgnone

USD fares — DUR-DXB

DUR-DXB fares climb around the southern-hemisphere summer and the December holidays. For those dates, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, five to eight weeks usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.

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About Dubai

Dubai is the largest city of the United Arab Emirates and one of the world’s busiest aviation and trade hubs — a fast-built modern city of high-rise towers and large commercial districts. For travellers from Durban it is a trade and business destination and a major connecting point onward across Asia.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Durban to Dubai? Direct DUR-DXB flights are operated by Emirates. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the DUR-DXB flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 10.0 hours. The DUR-DXB route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a DUR-DXB flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,100 USD band. Business inbound and India-Africa corridors reward 6-10 weeks of lead time.

What is the checked baggage allowance on DUR-DXB? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

Do I need a visa for United Arab Emirates? visa-on-arrival (SA), pre-arranged (NG/KE/GH). Visa rules differ by passport — check the destination’s embassy or official immigration portal before booking.

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Updated May 2026

Notice: Fares, visa rules and Hajj quotas change frequently. Verify everything with the airline, SACAA/NCAA/KCAA/GCAA or the relevant Hajj board (NAHCON/SAHUC/KAHCON/GHC) before booking.