| Popular Airport | Cagliari Elmas Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 10 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 8009 Km |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It is very easy to reach the city center from Cagliari Airport. You can go to the city center by taxi in a short time, as well as you can take the train for your transportation. The airport also offer car rental option.
You can reach the city enter in about 10 minutes by taking a taxi from the airport. Taking a taxi from the airport to Cagliari costs about 15-20 Euros. Taxi fare costs more at night.
There are the offices of some car rental companies at the airport. You can reach the city center in about 10-15 minutes by renting an affordable car. At the airport exit, go straight along the road SS391; then take the road SS131 at the 5th junction and follow the city center signs on the road.
Train station is only 5 minutes away from the airport building by walking. You can reach the city center in 6 minutes by train. Train services start at 5 in the morning and continue until 9 pm. One-way ticket price is 1.30 Euros. You can get your ticket at the kiosks in the station or from the arrivals terminal of the airport. Please make sure you swipe your ticket before getting on the train.
