Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ): what you need to know
Barranquilla is one hour behind Durham and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your RDU to BAQ flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between RDU and BAQ:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport flight is Rs79,835. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs78,594. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to BAQ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RDU land on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
Reserve a hotel near BAQ if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with an Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Alamo and discover more of Barranquilla and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to central Barranquilla
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to central Barranquilla has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Barranquilla in April.
The warmest month in Barranquilla is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to BAQ in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC and 33ºC then.
Explore more of Colombia
Barranquilla has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be discovered. Around 97 kilometres south-west of Barranquilla, a trip to Cartagena will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery.
Cucuta is another well-known destination in Colombia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Barranquilla. No trip is complete without experiencing Plaza Parque Santander, Malecon and Brinki's DYSANTY.
