Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is four hours behind Glasgow and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your GLA to RDU flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GLA and RDU include:
Keflavik International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight is Rs107,520. A round-trip fare right now is Rs195,984. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GLA to RDU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Glasgow International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of the flights that depart from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Glasgow International Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to GLA? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're coming in on a late Glasgow International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near RDU:
Grab a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Durham. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Durham in May.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from GLA to RDU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Durham has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
