Travelling from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
Durham is eight hours behind Istanbul. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Istanbul to RDU. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to RDU. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to RDU flight? Unwind in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Right now, ₹ 48,493 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 69,232. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to RDU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Istanbul to RDU.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Durham. June is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Istanbul to RDU plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Durham
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Durham:
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre and Sarah P. Duke Gardens are just two of the major attractions to put on your Durham must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Museum of Life and Science.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Virginia Beach is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres northeast of Durham. No journey is complete without visiting Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.
