Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is four hours behind Edinburgh and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your EDI to RDU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EDI and RDU:
Logan International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Rs104,161 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs176,737. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from EDI to RDU, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from EDI to RDU.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near EDI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Pick up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Durham. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you want to explore Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to check off its popular sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, consider Baltimore, about 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion are among its highlights.