Search Flights from Durban to Aalborg

Taking a taxi in the morning or evening outside of rush hours is probably the most reliable method of transport to the airport in densely populated Durban. It’s also possible to reach the airport with rented cars or shuttle company buses.

Taxi

You can reach the airport by taxi from the city centre in around 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions. It might be a good idea to speak with the taxi driver beforehand and let them know your time of departure to not have any bad surprises for your journey. 

Shuttle Bus

The shuttle buses that leave for the airport depart from Durban Station in the city centre, depart once every day at 8:00, 11:00, and 16:00 and reach the airport in around half an hour.  

Car Rental

The traffic flows on the left side in Durban, so if you come from a country where you drive on the right it might be a better idea to hire a car with a driver rather than getting behind the steering wheel yourself. If you come from country where cars drive on the left side, you might be more at home with this option.

Airport Information

There is only one terminal in King Shaka Airport where there is an ABSA bank, which opens half an hour before the first flight and closes half an hour after the last flight. In addition, you can find financial services from the ATMs of First National Bank, Nedbank, and Standard Bank. There is a prayer room for Muslims, and a post office that offers services depending on the first and last flights of the day. There are baby and childcare rooms that mothers can use.

In addition to these services, the airport has many lounges. The most exclusive ones are the South African Airways Business Class Lounge, found near the entrance of the terminal, and BIDVest Premier Lounge. In these lounges you can order some food and rest on comfortable seating areas to read books or newspapers.

Airport restaurants include; Cape Town Fish Market, Cosmic Candy, Big Five Duty Free, Fego Coffee Shop, Kauai, KFC, Milky Lane, Mugg&Bean, Panarottis, Rhapsody’s, Spur, Steers, Sweet Treat, The Airport Cellar, and Wimpy. There is also a Yemaya Nail Express, Woolworts, Vodashop, Tie Stop, The Urban Retreat, The Scoin Shop, NWJ Fine Jewellery, Sneakers, Sunglass Hunt, Nike, MTN, Moda Luggage&Leather, Khasav, Jeep, EM Native, and Electro Electronics for your shopping needs.

Aalborg, known as the capital of the Nordjylland region in Denmark, is a small town situated on the banks of the Limfjord Straits. It is possible to reach this city by means of Aalborg Airport near the city center. The airport is located in the northern part of the city, 6 km from the city center.

Passengers who want to travel to the city center can take the bus or train. There is also the alternative of taxi or car rental. It is not too difficult to walk to the city center for passengers who do not carry luggage. The city center is about a 1-hour walk away from the airport.

Bus

Once you arrive at the airport, you can get to the city center quickly by taking the buses 2a, 70, 71 or 200, which depart from the terminal. You can get your bus ticket from the driver. Your ticket will allow you to travel free for one hour, in the first zone covering the city center and the second zone surrounding the city center. Bus service continues after midnight. If your plane lands late at night, you can get to the city center by bus 22.

Train

Another option to go to the city center is the train. However, the nearest railway station to the airport is located 2 km from the terminal. It is possible to reach the city center by taking a train after you have walked up to here. The train continues to travel after midnight.

Taxi

You can also reach the city center by taxis located near the airport. However, taxi fares in the city are quite high.

If you want to contact the taxi stops before your flight, you can use the contact information on the website of the airport.

Car Rental

It is possible to evaluate the car rental option in order to have a more comfortable journey. You can rent your car from the car rental offices located at the airport, or you can book from the internet. If you set up your rental car from a contracted company which you can access from the airport's website, you can reach more affordable options.