Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Manchester is five hours ahead of Durham and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RDU to MAN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manchester Airport. These are the top stopovers between RDU and MAN:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
Currently, R 3,934 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,678. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to MAN, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manchester Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to MAN.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and chase adventure across Manchester and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Manchester Airport about four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manchester Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Manchester in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to visit Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to MAN in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.