Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-4, making Durham eight hours behind Dubai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your DXB to RDU flight.
Flying during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between DXB and RDU:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
C$625 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$1,160. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from DXB to RDU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Dubai Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to DXB:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're getting in on a late Dubai Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near RDU:
Pick up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Durham. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Durham in May.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to RDU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Durham has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Baltimore is another standout destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without seeing Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.