Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Port Of Spain Airport (POS): what you need to know
The timezone in Port Of Spain is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Durham.
Your RDU to POS flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Port Of Spain Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and POS:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights leaving from Raleigh / Durham Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Port Of Spain Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Port Of Spain Airport (POS)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Port Of Spain Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near POS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Port Of Spain Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Port Of Spain's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Port Of Spain Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Port Of Spain Airport (POS) to central Port Of Spain
From Port Of Spain Airport, Port Of Spain is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Port Of Spain Airport (POS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Port Of Spain Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Port Of Spain. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Port Of Spain is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Port Of Spain Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RDU to POS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
Add a new chapter to your Trinidad and Tobago adventure with a visit to Chaguanas, located around 19 kilometres south-east of Port Of Spain. Badra Kali Shakti Temple is just one of the top attractions to add to your itinerary.
