Flights from Shanghai to Durban

Arriving in Durban

Book your flights to Durban with Etihad Airways. Once the ruling tourism destination in South Africa, the city is experiencing a renaissance and once again becoming the destination of choice for thousands of visitors every year.

Plan Your Durban Holiday

Miles and miles of beautiful beaches, world class tourist attractions, majestic natural wonders all combine to make Durban a solid vacation choice. The city boasts one of the largest aquariums in the world at uShanka Sea World and has a plethora of interactive activities for the thrill seeking traveller. Walk on the bottom of the ocean floor in one exhibit while another lets you stand in the middle of dozens of circling sharks. A fantastic botanical garden in existence since 1894 lets you see some of the rarest flowers in the world, some dating back to prehistoric times.

The weather in the summer here can be quite humid and the best time of year to visit is in the spring between April and July, book your tickets to Durban early as it gets fairly crowded. Cheap hotels in Durban can be found during the winter months as the crowds grow smaller. Flight deals to Durban are available with Etihad’s Deals section.

Flying from Shanghai

Book your flights from Shanghai to hundreds of destinations in Asia and worldwide with Etihad Airways and enjoy exceptional service from your reservation to your arrival.

Major Airports in Shanghai

The primary airport for Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Due to its location it is also a major nexus for flights into and out of Asia. The airport has two main passenger terminals, which accomdate tens of millions pass through its gates every year. Shaghai airport is connected to the Maglev train service, which was the first of its kind for commercial passengers.

Airport Transportation in Shanghai

In Shanghai you can take a shuttle bus to Pudong International Airport. The underground metro train to Pudong International Airport is a possibility, but allow at least one hour for the journey. A taxi to Pudong International Airport is a faster option and there are many to choose from.

From early morning until late evening you can take the Maglev Magnetic train to Pudong International Airport. It works by magnetic levitation and is the fastest commercial train in the world. The journey takes eight minutes and runs every 15 minutes.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Shanghai to Durban on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.