Pet travel through King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) serves Durban, South Africa. FlyMyPet arranges fully managed pet relocation to and from Durban — flights, crate, health certificates and customs, door to door.
Durban's role in South African pet travel
King Shaka International is a permitted port of entry for cats and dogs that do not require quarantine — animals subject to quarantine must enter via Johannesburg or Cape Town instead. All pets enter South Africa as manifest cargo with an air waybill, cleared by the State Veterinary Service on arrival.
Exporting a pet from Durban
Most international pet relocations from KwaZulu-Natal route via Johannesburg's OR Tambo hub, where the long-haul pet-capable flights and the Swissport Pet Lounge are. FlyMyPet books the DUR–JNB feeder and the international leg as one managed move — one crate, one set of documents, door to door from anywhere in KZN.
Flying a pet within South Africa from Durban
For domestic drop & go moves — Durban to Johannesburg or Cape Town with instant online prices — see domestic pet flights in South Africa.
Popular pet routes from Durban
| Route | Airports | From |
|---|---|---|
| Durban → Mthatha | DUR → UTT | from $196 |
| Durban → Upington | DUR → UTN | from $196 |
| Durban → Skukuza | DUR → SZK | from $196 |
| Durban → Sishen | DUR → SIS | from $196 |
| Durban → Richards Bay | DUR → RCB | from $196 |
| Durban → Pietermaritzburg | DUR → PZB | from $196 |
| Durban → Polokwane | DUR → PTG | from $196 |
| Durban → Kimberley | DUR → KIM | from $196 |
| Durban → Hoedspruit | DUR → HDS | from $196 |
| Durban → Mbombela | DUR → MQP | from $138 |
| Durban → Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) | DUR → PLZ | from $138 |
| Durban → East London | DUR → ELS | from $156 |
| Durban → Bloemfontein | DUR → BFN | from $156 |
| Durban → George | DUR → GRJ | from $156 |
| Durban → Tehran | DUR → IKA | from $1,438 |
| Durban → Islamabad | DUR → ISB | from $1,251 |
| Durban → Karachi | DUR → KHI | from $1,251 |
| Durban → Lahore | DUR → LHE | from $1,251 |
Pet routes into Durban
| Route | Airports | From |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai → Durban | DXB → DUR | from $1,249 |
| Mthatha → Durban | UTT → DUR | from $196 |
| Skukuza → Durban | SZK → DUR | from $196 |
| Sishen → Durban | SIS → DUR | from $196 |
| Richards Bay → Durban | RCB → DUR | from $196 |
| Pietermaritzburg → Durban | PZB → DUR | from $196 |
| Polokwane → Durban | PTG → DUR | from $196 |
| Kimberley → Durban | KIM → DUR | from $196 |
| Hoedspruit → Durban | HDS → DUR | from $196 |
| Upington → Durban | UTN → DUR | from $183 |
| Cape Town → Durban | CPT → DUR | from $246 |
| Johannesburg → Durban | JNB → DUR | from $116 |
How the move works, step by step
- 1 · Instant quote. Enter your route and pet details online — you see the exact all-inclusive price in seconds, built from live airline rates.
- 2 · Documents & vet work. We prepare the health certificate, import permit and vaccination checks for Durban, and book the vet appointments in the right order.
- 3 · Crate & flight. Your pet travels in an IATA-approved crate sized to their breed, in the pressurised, temperature-controlled hold of a pet-safe airline.
- 4 · Arrival & delivery. Our destination agent clears customs and can deliver your pet to the door — while you follow every step live in the FlyMyPet app.
Frequently asked questions
Can my dog enter South Africa through Durban?
Only if it doesn't require quarantine on arrival — quarantine cases must enter via Johannesburg or Cape Town. Non-quarantine cats and dogs clear DUR as manifest cargo with a state vet check.
How do pets fly internationally from Durban?
Usually via Johannesburg — we book the feeder flight and long-haul leg together, with collection from your home in KZN and the paperwork handled end to end.
See full entry rules on our South Africa pet import guide.
