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Flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi. 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
DURAUHDOH

Durban to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey11h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Johannesburg

Best ways to fly from Durban to Abu Dhabi

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

1
DUR Doha (DOH) AUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 00m
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DUR Johannesburg (JNB) AUH
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
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
+2hAbu Dhabi vs Durban
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
DUR → AUH

Flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Durban to Abu Dhabi?
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 Durban to Abu Dhabi?
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 Durban and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH) and Johannesburg (JNB). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Durban and Abu Dhabi?
Durban: King Shaka International Airport (DUR). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Durban and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Durban.

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