Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
The timezone in Florence is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Durham.
To ensure you get on your RDU to FLR flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florence Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between RDU and FLR:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Florence Airport (FLR)
Right now, R 4,415 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florence Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,530. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to FLR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights taking off from Raleigh / Durham Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florence Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
Reserve a hotel close to FLR if you have a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florence Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Florence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and experience the lesser-explored corners of Florence and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Florence Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
September is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florence Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Florence in March.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Florence Airport for August if you want to visit Florence during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to FLR around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Florence has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres south-east of Florence, a trip to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Florence, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.