Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Pisa International Airport (PSA): what you need to know
Pisa is six hours ahead of Durham and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your RDU to PSA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pisa International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and PSA:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)
Right now, R 4,019 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pisa International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,682. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to PSA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pisa International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RDU to PSA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pisa International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of all flights leaving Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pisa International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Pisa International Airport (PSA)
If you're coming in on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pisa International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near PSA:
Travel at your own speed with a Pisa International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, ECH or RentSmart24 and venture far and wide through Pisa and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Pisa International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to central Pisa
Pisa International Airport to the centre of Pisa has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Pisa International Airport (PSA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pisa International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Pisa in March.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pisa International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Pisa, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to PSA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Pisa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres south-east of Pisa, a visit to Rome will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Milan is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Pisa. No journey is complete without a visit to Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
