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PZB Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) serves Durban, about 65 km west of Durban. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPZB
ICAOFAPM
ServesDurban
From centre65 km
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation739 m

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The airport in numbers

Pietermaritzburg Airport — facts & history

We pulled Pietermaritzburg Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Elevation
739 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Msunduzi Local Municipality

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Pietermaritzburg Airport to Durban

The airport is about 65 km west of Durban, about 68 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Johannesburg (OR Tambo): the Gautrain to Sandton and Pretoria — fast and safe. Cape Town: the MyCiTi bus to the centre.

Taxi & apps: Use Uber or Bolt (legal, recommended), not a rank taxi. Avoid a 'minibus taxi' with luggage. Estimated fare to the centre: R690–R1095.

Tipping: 10% is usual.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~48 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~68 minR690–R1095
Private transfer~68 minfixed upfront
Car rental~68 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Pietermaritzburg Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~R690–R1095 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Pietermaritzburg ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Pietermaritzburg Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: South African Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Pietermaritzburg Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Pietermaritzburg Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Pietermaritzburg Airport to the centre of Durban?
Johannesburg (OR Tambo): the Gautrain to Sandton and Pretoria — fast and safe. Cape Town: the MyCiTi bus to the centre. The airport is about 65 km west of Durban, about 68 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Pietermaritzburg Airport to Durban?
Roughly R690–R1095 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Pietermaritzburg Airport?
Use Uber or Bolt (legal, recommended), not a rank taxi. Avoid a 'minibus taxi' with luggage.
What's the cheapest way from Pietermaritzburg Airport to Durban?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Johannesburg (OR Tambo): the Gautrain to Sandton and Pretoria — fast and safe. Cape Town: the MyCiTi bus to the centre.
Can I get from Pietermaritzburg Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Johannesburg (OR Tambo): the Gautrain to Sandton and Pretoria — fast and safe. Cape Town: the MyCiTi bus to the centre. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Pietermaritzburg Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Johannesburg. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Pietermaritzburg Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Pietermaritzburg Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Pietermaritzburg Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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