Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): what you need to know
The timezone in Palermo is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Durham.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your RDU to PMO flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
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 Falcone-Borsellino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RDU and PMO include:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight is Rs80,266. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs165,869. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to PMO if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to PMO.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from RDU arrive on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PMO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Falcone-Borsellino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ECH, U-Save or Felirent to explore Palermo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Falcone-Borsellino Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to central Palermo
Falcone-Borsellino Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Palermo. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Palermo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Palermo is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Falcone-Borsellino Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to PMO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Palermo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. About 434 kilometres north of Palermo, a visit to Rome will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Naples is another standout destination in Italy and is around 322 kilometres north of Palermo. No journey is complete without a visit to National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
