Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Durham is one hour ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your BHM to RDU flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as October? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Durham (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy with Breeze Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Breeze Airways.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHM and RDU:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
79% of flights taking off from Birmingham Airport make it to their destination on time.
Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BHM? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and find adventure across Durham and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Durham. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Durham in March.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHM to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Durham, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to check off its popular sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
