Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Abu Dhabi's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Abu Dhabi eight hours ahead of Durham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your RDU to AUH flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RDU and AUH include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Rs178,513 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs350,154. These prices can change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to AUH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RDU to AUH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of RDU.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AUH instead:
Follow your own route with an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and chase adventure across Abu Dhabi and beyond.
To secure the best deal, book your ride from Abu Dhabi International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your travel date.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Abu Dhabi. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
February is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Abu Dhabi in April.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport for July if you want to go to Abu Dhabi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 43ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to AUH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates you'll want to see. About 121 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, a trip to Dubai will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
If you want to check out another major destination in United Arab Emirates, consider Sharjah, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park are highlights.
