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How to get fromDurban to Athensby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Athens by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport

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    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane DUR - ATH
    20h 12m
    €290–721

  2. Bus to Margate, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus bus
    2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane MGH - ATH
    24h 40m
    €272–923

  3. Bus to Richards Bay, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane RCB - ATH
    24h 22m
    €296–993

  4. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane PZB - ATH
    22h 2m
    €304–1,134

  5. Bus to Maputo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Maputobus bus
    2. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane MPM - ATH
    24h 39m
    €408–1,413

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration18h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€260Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Athens, Greece?

Emirates, Safair, and two other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily.

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