Flying from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Doha is one hour ahead of Durban and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your DUR to DOH flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Shaka International Airport to Hamad International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DUR and DOH include:
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Maputo International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
AED 1,104 is currently the best price for a one-way King Shaka International Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. A return flight starts from AED 2,125. These prices may change based on availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from DUR to DOH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from King Shaka International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from DUR to DOH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from King Shaka International Airport to Hamad International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
86.29% of flights leaving King Shaka International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from DUR.
King Shaka International Airport is about 40 kilometers from central Durban. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from King Shaka International Airport to Hamad International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to DUR:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Consider booking a hotel close to DOH if you're on a late King Shaka International Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Hamad International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and find adventure across Doha and beyond.
Booking your ride from Hamad International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from the center of Doha. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the busiest month for flights from King Shaka International Airport to Hamad International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Doha in April.
Before locking in your flight from King Shaka International Airport to Hamad International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Doha, with the temperature ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DUR to DOH around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Qatar
Ar Rayyan is just one of the many cities in Qatar waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Doha. Around 11 kilometers away to the west, popular attractions include Green Spine, Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Qatar, head for Umm Şalāl Muḩammad, about 19 kilometers north-west of Doha. Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣) are key reasons to visit.
