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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → South Africa

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Durban

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Durban. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Johannesburg, about 11h 00m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 11h 00m
AUHDURDOH

Abu Dhabi to Durban at a glance

Fastest journey11h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Johannesburg

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Durban

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AUH Doha (DOH) DUR
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 00m
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AUH Johannesburg (JNB) DUR
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
Self-transfer likely ~11h 58m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,533 km4,057 miles
Journey time
11h 00mestimate
Time difference
-2hDurban vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Durban
ZAR
Airports
AUH → DUR

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Durban: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Durban?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha and Johannesburg. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Durban?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,533 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Durban?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH) and Johannesburg (JNB). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Durban?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Durban: King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Durban?
Durban is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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