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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Durban by plane, bus, car ferry, or tram

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Fly Penang International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane PEN - DUR
20h 22m
R 7,210–23,243
Fly Penang International Airport to Richards Bay, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane PEN - RCB
2. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
26h 12m
R 6,515–35,663
Fly Penang International Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane PEN - PZB
2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Durbanbus
20h 41m
R 6,986–37,644
Fly Penang International Airport to Margate, bus
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Margate (MGH)plane PEN - MGH
2. Take the bus from Margate Retirement Village to Durban Stationbus
26h 1m
R 9,250–55,283
Car ferry, tram to Ipoh, fly to King Shaka International Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Ipohtram
3. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane IPH - DUR
26h 4m
R 9,285–55,448
Fly Penang International Airport to Mthatha Airport, bus
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane PEN - UTT
2. Take the bus from Mthatha to Durbanbus
29h 26m
R 7,900–43,533

Penang International Airport (PEN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

20Weekly Planes

19h 23mAverage Duration

R 5,144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from George Town to Durban.

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Distance: 8,373.3 km
Duration: 20h 22m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Durban, South Africa?

Flydubai, Emirates, and four other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 3 times a day.

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Durban(opens in a new window), South Africa(opens in a new window)

Durban is the third-most populous city in South Africa after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal. Durban forms part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, which includes neighbouring towns and has a population of about 4 million, making the combined municipality one of the largest cities on the Indian Ocean coast of the African continent. Durban was also one of the host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Things to do in Durban

Moses Mabhida Stadium(Opens in a new window)

The Moses Mabhida Stadium is a stadium in Durban, South Africa, named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party. It is a multi-use stadium. The stadium became a venue for several events, like bungee jumping, concerts, cricket, football, golf practice, motorsports and rugby union.

UShaka Marine World(Opens in a new window)

uShaka Marine World is a 16 ha theme park which was opened on 30 April 2004 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It comprises 5 sections: uShaka Sea World, uShaka Wet 'n Wild, uShaka Beach, uShaka Village Walk and, uShaka Kids World. It is located on the strip of land between the beachfront and the harbour. It was the first phase in the redevelopment of the Durban Point.

Umhlanga(Opens in a new window)

Umhlanga is an affluent residential, commercial and resort town north of Durban on the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, created in 2000, which includes the greater Durban area. (the correct pronunciation of "hl" in Umhlanga is similar to the Welsh "ll"), the name means "place of reeds" in the Zulu language. It is bordered by Durban North to the south and Mt Edgecombe to the west.

Umgeni River Bird Park(Opens in a new window)

The Umgeni River Bird Park is a bird zoo located in Durban, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Places to stay in Durban

Blue Waters Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

ONOMO Hotel Durban(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Belaire Suites Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Quayside 1001 Durban Point(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

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