Richards Bay Airport (RCB) Arrivals and Departures

Richards Bay Airport FAQs

• How far is Richards Bay Airport(RCB) from downtown?

  Richards Bay Airport(RCB) is about 6.97 km from downtown.

• How many flights per day fly out of RCB?

  On average, Richards Bay Airport(RCB) has 2 departure flight(s) each day.

• What are some popular domestic flight routes departing from Richards Bay Airport(RCB)?

  ؜Popular flight routes from Richards Bay Airport(RCB) include Richards Bay⇒Johannesburg. is the most popular domestic flight route.

• What airlines fly out of Richards Bay Airport?

  Airlines operating at Richards Bay Airport include: Airlink.

• How long does it usually take to go through immigration after arriving at Richards Bay Airport?

  For international flight passengers, it usually takes about one hour to complete immigration procedures and collect luggage at Richards Bay Airport. For domestic flights, no immigration procedures are required at Richards Bay Airport, so the time will be shorter.

• How much time should I reserve between two connecting flights at Richards Bay Airport?

  It is recommended to reserve at least two and a half hours for connecting flights, especially when transferring to an international flight. Connecting flights may require going through customs, collecting luggage, and checking in for the next flight. In addition, you may need to go to another terminal or the travel time within Richards Bay Airport may be longer than expected—these factors must be taken into account.

• How early should I arrive Richards Bay Airport before my flight?

  If you are taking a domestic flight, check-in and baggage check services usually close one hour before the scheduled departure time. For long-haul international flights, these services close one and a half hours before the scheduled departure time. It is recommended to arrive at Richards Bay Airport two to three hours before takeoff.

• What to do if my flight is cancelled?

  If you haven't arrived at Richards Bay Airport yet, you can use Trip.com to select the itinerary you need to modify and see if you can take the next flight or apply for a refund. When submitting, if the modification/refund fee shows $0, it means the order meets the airline's modification or refund policy. Please confirm whether to proceed with the modification or refund, as once submitted with a clear fee, it cannot be reversed. If you are already in the departure hall of Richards Bay Airport, please go to the airline's counter and communicate directly with the staff.