Air Access:
Connecting to the World
Discover the Durban Direct initiative. Driving global trade and tourism through King Shaka International Airport
A Strategic Partnership for Global Connectivity
Durban Direct is KwaZulu-Natal’s premier air route development initiative, created to improve and secure direct air connectivity into the province. Its primary objective is to attract, support, and sustain direct regional and international flights to and from Durban, unlocking tourism, promoting trade, and driving economic growth.
- Increased direct flight routes into the province
- Enhanced global accessibility for both trade and tourism
- Coordinated stakeholder support for new and existing airline routes
- A direct contribution to economic development through improved air connectivity
Powered by Provincial Leaders
The initiative is a powerful public-private partnership driven by key economic players, including the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), Dube TradePort Corporation (DTPC), KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority (KZNTAFA), TIKZN, eThekwini Municipality and Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). This collaborative committee works closely with airline partners, offering market insights and coordinated support to ensure route viability and success