Flying from Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Reykjavik. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) taking off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 6 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind Reykjavik.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the most popular route, with 6 direct services every week. Get from KEF to RDU on Icelandair's 4:45pm flight.
To ensure you catch your flight from Reykjavik to RDU, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Go straight to your destination from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) operate from here.
Icelandair is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport leaving from KEF.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between KEF and RDU is Icelandair.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Icelandair.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Reykjavik to RDU that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between KEF and RDU include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik, KEF can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Keflavik International Airport:
66.96% of flights departing from Keflavik International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Reykjavik to RKV in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Reykjavik to RDU flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Reykjavik International Airport:
76.1% of flights departing Reykjavik International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Durham. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Rs98,639 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Return flights start at Rs167,501. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Reykjavik to RDU, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Durham. July is when most people book flights from Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Reykjavik to RDU flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Durham
After booking your flight from Reykjavik to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Durham:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District are must-visits when exploring Durham.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 193 kilometres west to Charlotte to check off its leading attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Durham, Virginia Beach is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.
