We need airlift! – Durban

While domestic tourism to Durban is stable, the number of international visitors to KZN remains 80% below pre-COVID levels. This is a strong driver for Durban’s air route development committee, Durban Direct, to prioritise the improvement of air access into the city.  

Durban Direct was established to improve access to KZN and is a collaborative initiative between several stakeholders with the aim of attracting direct flights, foreign business interest, investment and tourism.   

Although the province has 364 weekly frequencies on domestic routes, international routes are served by only 22 frequencies, according to Durban Direct’s data. International traffic through King Shaka International Airport in 2023 remained 39%…