King Shaka International Airport (DUR) : Umphafa Lounge
KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Deal
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Relax before your departure or in-between flights at the premium lounge at King Shaka International Airport. Choose a 3-hour stay and enjoy unlimited Wi-Fi, delicious food and beverages.
The Umphafa Lounge at Durban Airport offers business and first-class passengers a quiet space with Wi-Fi, food, drinks, and amenities before their flight.
Highlights
- Recharge between flights without passing through customs and immigration
- Work or connect with friends using Wi-Fi and charging stations
- Enjoy great food and an open bar to relax before your flight
Description
The Umphafa Lounge features design inspired by Zulu culture and the KwaZulu-Natal landscape, highlighted by a centrepiece called the ‘Wag ‘n Bietjie’ tree. This symbol, made from 180 wooden pieces forming a double helix, represents travellers’ comings and goings.
The lounge provides business- and first-class facilities including TV, free Wi-Fi, workstations, shower suites, a buffet, and complimentary drinks including beer and wine. It offers exclusive VIP services and is managed by a third-party operator.
Includes
- Lounge access (duration and lounge depend on the selected option)
- Selection of food and drinks
- One selected alcoholic drink
- Seating area
- Wi-Fi connection
- International TV channels, newspapers, and magazines
- Flight information
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private resting area
- Meeting room
Important Information
- Book the lounge option according to your departure terminal
- Bring a valid passport and boarding pass
- For lounges in the restricted departure area, you must have checked in for your onward flight and have a valid boarding pass. Contact your airline for check-in and boarding pass details
- Visits may be extended for an additional fee, payable on the day subject to availability
- Infants under 2 years enter free. Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Umphafa Lounge is a comfortable space at Durban's King Shaka International Airport offering Wi-Fi, food, and drinks for business and first-class travellers.
The Umphafa Lounge is located airside at King Shaka International Airport in Durban, allowing access before passing through customs and immigration.
The lounge is available to business and first-class travellers flying from King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
The lounge features free Wi-Fi, charging stations, complimentary food, and an open bar with drinks at Durban Airport.
Yes, the lounge provides Wi-Fi and charging stations, making it suitable for working or connecting before your flight in Durban.
Yes, travellers can enjoy complimentary food and drinks, including an open bar, at the Umphafa Lounge in Durban Airport.
No, you can use the Umphafa Lounge without passing through customs and immigration at King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
The lounge features African design elements inspired by Zulu culture and the KwaZulu-Natal landscape, including a ‘Wag ‘n Bietjie’ tree centerpiece.
Opening hours vary, so check the official Durban Airport website for the current Umphafa Lounge operating times.
Access is primarily for business and first-class travellers, though policies may vary; check with Durban Airport or your airline for eligibility.
