Durban is the third most crowded city in South Africa after Johannesburg and Cape Town and the largest city in the South African region of KwaZulu-Natal. Sited on the east coast of South Africa, Durban is the busiest port in the country. It is also one of the main centres of travel because of the city's warm subtropical weather and extensive beaches. Durban forms part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, which includes neighbouring cities and has a population of about 3.45 million this making the combined municipality one of the biggest cities on the Indian Ocean coast of the African region. It is also the second most crucial manufacturing hub in South Africa after Johannesburg.

Airport in Durban

King Shaka International Airport

King Shaka International Airport shortened KSIA, is the main airport serving Durban, South Africa. Situated in La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, roughly 35 km (22 mi) north of the city centre of Durban, it opened its doors to passengers on 1 May 2010, just over a month earlier than the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It switched Durban International Airport (ICAO: FADN) and used the same IATA airport code. The airport was created by Osmond Lange Architects and Planners and cost R6,800,000,000, which is about US$900 million. Despite the high expenses, the airport was designed without a viewing deck and travellators. There is no flight available from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to King Shaka International Airport until the present.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Durban

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Durban

The busiest times for tourism in Durban, South Africa is in August, followed by June and March. Prices for hotels and flights will be most costly during these months, though you can save if you purchase well five months in advance. Tourists are not likely to visit Durban in February. Those willing to visit at these times will likely get it the minimum expensive month. The temperatures feel nice most of the year, without some hot weeks in the summer seasons, with a low chance of rainfall most of the year.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Durban

uShaka Marine World - uShaka Marine World is a 17-hectare theme park which was opened on 30 April 2004 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It contains eight sections: uShaka Sea World, uShaka Sea Animal Encounters Island, uShaka Wet 'n Wild, uShaka Beach, uShaka Village Walk, uShaka Dangerous Creatures, uShaka Kids World, and Chimp & Zee.

Moses Mabhida Stadium - The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a huge stadium in Durban, South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, an ex-General Secretary of the South African Communist Party. It is a multi-use stadium. The stadium became a place for several events such as bungee jumping, concerts, cricket, football, motorsports, golf practice, and rugby union. It was one of the host stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment - Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment is an entertainment centre located at the northern end of Durban's Golden Mile, nearby to the Kings Park Sporting Precinct. Besides the casino, the centre buildings have many restaurants, a beach bar, cinemas and its own semi-private beach, which was ranked as one of the top 3 beaches in South Africa.