Flying from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
London has many airports where you can jet off on adventures. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 38 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 4 hours behind London.
With 10 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 09:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the last departure from LHR to RDU is with American Airlines at 14:45.
Your flight from London to RDU won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) depart from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with American Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from LHR.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from London to RDU leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The distance from central London to LHR is about 31 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can reserve a direct flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) out of this popular hub.
American Airlines offers direct flights from London to RDU departing from LGW. Book your preferred window seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, check out these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to RDU:
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near RDU:
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is R 4,575. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,402. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's best to book 9 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from London to RDU within that timeframe.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Durham. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from London to RDU, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Durham
Once you've booked your flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Durham:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Duke University Chapel and DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre are essential stops on your Durham itinerary.
Complete your Durham trip with a car rental
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