Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Aspen Airport (ASE): what you need to know
Your RDU to ASE flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Aspen Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between RDU and ASE:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Aspen Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Aspen Airport (ASE)
Reserve a hotel near ASE if you have a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Aspen Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Aspen Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Sixt or Budget to explore Aspen and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Aspen Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Aspen Airport (ASE) to central Aspen
The street address for ASE is 233 East Airport Road.
Aspen Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Aspen. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It typically takes 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Aspen Airport (ASE)
February is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Aspen Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Aspen in May.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Aspen Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Aspen, with the temperature ranging from 4ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to ASE in January. Temperatures average between -20ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Denver is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Aspen. Around 161 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Albuquerque, roughly 451 kilometres south of Aspen. Balloon Fiesta Park, Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Petroglyph National Monument are key highlights.
