Travelling from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Norfolk.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORF to RDU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORF and RDU:
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Handy information about Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
ORF's address is 2200 Norview Ave..
Of all flights leaving Norfolk International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Norfolk International Airport from central Norfolk, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to ORF:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're getting in on a late Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near RDU:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Durham and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Durham in March.
When booking your flight from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ORF to RDU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Baltimore is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without experiencing National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
