Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Palermo Airport (PMO): what you need to know
The timezone in Palermo is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Durham.
To ensure you get on your RDU to PMO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Palermo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RDU and PMO include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights leaving from Raleigh / Durham Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Palermo Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Palermo Airport (PMO)
Consider staying in a hotel near PMO if you're taking a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Palermo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Palermo Airport rental car and discover Palermo and beyond with your own wheels. ECH, U-Save and Felirent are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Palermo Airport around four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Palermo Airport (PMO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Palermo Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Palermo. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Palermo Airport for July if you'd like to visit Palermo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to PMO in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Palermo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be explored. Around 434 kilometres north of Palermo, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Naples is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 322 kilometres north of Palermo. No journey is complete without visiting Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
