Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Durban?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 51m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Durban?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Durban on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Durban?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 30m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Durban?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £569.

How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Durban?

Ethiopian Air and Emirates can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Durban in just under 18h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 40m. There are 5893 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Durban. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Durban round-trip?

According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (£428), Qatar Airways (£542), and Emirates (£779) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to Durban. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 30.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Durban when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durban, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Durban?

When booking a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Durban, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Qatar Airways or Ethiopian Air as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to DUR?

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Durban, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban from London Gatwick?

Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Gatwick to Durban. You should not have trouble finding flights to King Shaka Intl from London Gatwick; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Durban airport from London Gatwick. It is only a 18.1 mi journey from King Shaka Intl (DUR) to Durban’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Durban that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Durban?

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Average price	£754

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Sun 15/11

09:50-11:20

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20:10-16:20

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Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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£522

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Tue 17/11

10:05-13:45

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Durban King Shaka Intl

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Thu 17/12

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Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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£578

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LGWDUR

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Sun 8/11

19:05-16:20

2 stops19h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

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£588

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10:00-13:25

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Durban (average of £754). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,226). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Durban?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Durban flights typically cost between £675 and £789 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £567 on Multiple Airlines (2 Nov–17 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from London Gatwick Airport to Durban. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8.1

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Qatar Airways

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10.0

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban from London Gatwick?
Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Gatwick to Durban. You should not have trouble finding flights to King Shaka Intl from London Gatwick; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Durban airport from London Gatwick. It is only a 18.1 mi journey from King Shaka Intl (DUR) to Durban’s city center.
How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Durban?
Ethiopian Air and Emirates can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Durban in just under 18h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 40m. There are 5893 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Durban. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Durban round-trip?
According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (£428), Qatar Airways (£542), and Emirates (£779) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to Durban. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Durban that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Durban?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Durban.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Durban?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Durban by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Durban?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Durban (average of £754). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,226). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£428	Average£539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£542	Average£783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£779	Average£842	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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London Gatwick Airport to Durban flights typically cost between £675 and £789 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £567 on Multiple Airlines (2 Nov–17 Nov).

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Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Durban on Cheapflights.

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Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £569.

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Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Durban?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 51m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from London Gatwick Airport to Durban. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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London Gatwick Airport to Durban flights typically cost between £675 and £789 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £567 on Multiple Airlines (2 Nov–17 Nov).