Travelling from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 45 minutes.
Durham is five hours behind Reykjavik and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from KEF to RDU start from 16:45 — the earliest with Icelandair. The last service of the day is at 16:45 with Icelandair. Overall, you can choose from five weekly Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your KEF to RDU flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flugfélag Íslands offers direct flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Durham — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
Flugfélag Íslands tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 75.0% of its services landing as planned, Flugfélag Íslands is the most punctual carrier operating KEF to RDU flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. These are the top stopovers between KEF and RDU:
New York Newark Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Handy information about Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
78% of flights taking off from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Reykjavik Keflavik Airport from central Reykjavik, it takes about 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near KEF. Whether you're taking an early flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're landing on a late Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near RDU:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Durham's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Durham in March.
Book your flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you want to visit Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KEF to RDU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.