Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, making Durham six hours behind Berlin.
Leave enough time to catch your BER to RDU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BER and RDU include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
New York Newark Airport
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
77% of flights that leave from Berlin Brandenburg Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Berlin Brandenburg Airport from central Berlin, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BER? If you're boarding an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you have a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near RDU:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and see more of Durham and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh / Durham Airport, Durham is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Durham based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BER to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, consider Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are among the biggest draws.
