#3
Busiest Airport in South Africa
Sorted by Annual Passenger Count
Value: 5,042,922
King Shaka International Airport
Airport in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
King Shaka International Airport is an airport located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Annual Passenger Count, Annual Cargo Tonnage, and Direct Destinations, to help users compare it with other airports in South Africa.
Page overview
- Country
- South Africa
- State
- KwaZulu-Natal
- City
- Durban
- Category
- transport
- Type
- Airport
Ranking highlights
See how this airport performs across different ranking categories in South Africa.
#3
Most Cargo-Heavy Airport in South Africa
Sorted by Annual Cargo Tonnage
Value: 15,429 tonnes
#1
Largest Airport in South Africa
Sorted by Airport Area
Value: 20.6 km²
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Passenger Count | 5,042,922 | Total number of passengers handled by the airport per year. |
| Annual Cargo Tonnage | 15,429 tonnes | Total cargo weight handled by the airport per year. |
| Direct Destinations | 12 | Number of destinations served directly from the airport. |
| Airline Count | 10 | Total number of airlines operating scheduled services at the airport. |
| International Routes | 4 | Number of direct international routes served from the airport. |
| Airport Area | 20.6 km² | Total land area covered by the airport. |
| Runway Count | 1 | Total number of operational runways at the airport. |
| Terminal Count | 1 | Total number of passenger terminals at the airport. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
King Shaka International Airport is located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this airport.
- City
- Durban
- State
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Country
- South Africa
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How this airport is compared
This airport is compared with other airports in South Africa using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how King Shaka International Airport performs across different comparison categories, such as Annual Passenger Count, Annual Cargo Tonnage, and Direct Destinations.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
King Shaka International Airport details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is King Shaka International Airport located?
King Shaka International Airport is located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
What is King Shaka International Airport known for on LocoDeck?
King Shaka International Airport is listed as an airport in South Africa. This page highlights key metrics such as Annual Passenger Count, Annual Cargo Tonnage, and Direct Destinations to help compare it with other airports.
How is King Shaka International Airport compared with other airports?
King Shaka International Airport is compared using the ranking metrics available for airports in South Africa. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.