Transportation from City Center to King Shaka International Airport
Located in Durban, South Africa, King Shaka International Airport is located 235 kilometers from the city center. King Shaka International Airport, which started its operations in 2010, offers frequent flights to the cities of Cape Town, Tambo and Johannesburg, which are called the "golden triangle" in the country. Abroad, there are reciprocal flights to Mauritius, Gaborone, London, Dubai, Lusaka, Doha and Istanbul. Only the Durban region uses King Shaka International Airport, as each of the neighboring cities has airports. There is parking at the airport. 1 hour parking costs 10 Rand, 24-hour parking is 180 Rand. There are also food and beverage options. Cafes with confectionery and soft drinks, a fish restaurant, restaurants with local delicacies and chain fast-food restaurants are the main ones. There are check-in desks and luggage delivery areas at both national and international departure entrances.
You can review the following methods for transportation from the city center to King Shaka International Airport:
Airport Shuttle Vehicles
You can reach the airport from the city center by "Airport Bus Shuttle" and "Margate Mini Coach" vehicles. Airport Bus Shuttle departs every 45 minutes. Buses, whose first stop is Gateway Shopping Center, first proceed to the marina and then to the bus terminal; It also ends at the airport, stopping by the surrounding hotels. Buses run between 04.30 and 22.00 every day. The ticket costs 50 South African Rand. The journey takes about 1 hour. Margate Mini Coach, on the other hand, departs from the bus station and goes directly to the airport. These vehicles depart from the station three times a day, at 10:00, 15:30 and 17:30. Tickets cost 100 Rand. The total journey takes 35 minutes.
Taxi
It is also possible to reach the airport from Durban city center by taxi. It costs approximately 320 South African Rand to reach the airport by taxi from the city center. The journey takes 30 minutes.
King Shaka International Airport Contact Information:
Address: King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407, South Africa
Phone Number: +27 32 436 6758
Transportation from Dammam King Fahd International Airport to Ed-Dammam City Center
Transportation alternatives to the city center, which is 20 kilometers from Dammam King Fahd International Airport; bus, taxi, private transfer and car rental options.
It is possible to reach the city center in 35-40 minutes by buses departing from the airport to Ed-Dammam city center. The ticket price of the buses from Dammam King Fahd International Airport to the city center is 12 SAR.
A taxi ride can be preferred to reach the city center of Ed-Dammam quickly and comfortably. However, do not forget to negotiate with the driver before getting in the taxi, as there are no specific pricing and taximeters for taxis. Some hotels in Dammam also have private transfer facilities. Detailed information about the transfer service can be obtained from the hotels and tour companies.
You can reach the city center by renting a car from the car rental companies at the airport according to your budget and needs.