Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Vienna's timezone is UTC+1, making Vienna six hours ahead of Durham.
Leave enough time to catch your RDU to VIE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Vienna Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RDU and VIE include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Vienna Airport (VIE)
R 4,057 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Vienna Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,563. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from RDU to VIE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Vienna Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RDU to VIE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Vienna Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Vienna Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
Reserve a hotel near VIE if you're on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Vienna Airport rental car. Book your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and chase adventure across Vienna and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Vienna Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Vienna Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Vienna. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Vienna Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to VIE sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
You've done Vienna, now it's time to explore other parts of Austria. Journey about 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to tick off its popular sights. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Linz is another must-experience destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No journey is complete without experiencing Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).