Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Split's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Split five hours ahead of Durham.
To ensure you catch your RDU to SPU flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Split Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between RDU and SPU:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Split Airport (SPU)
R 7,040 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Split Airport flight. Return flights start at R 11,654. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to SPU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Split Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Split Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from RDU.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Split Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
Reserve a hotel near SPU if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Split Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Split Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Carwiz or united rent a car and discover more of Split and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Split Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport to the centre of Split has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Split Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Split. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Split Airport for August if you'd like to go to Split during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to SPU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Split. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Split, Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.
