Travelling from Lima Airport (LIM) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Lima.
To ensure you catch your LIM to RDU flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lima Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LIM and RDU:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
82% of flights leaving Lima Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of LIM.
To get to Lima Airport from central Lima, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lima Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LIM:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're getting in on a late Lima Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near RDU:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Durham and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Durham. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lima Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Durham in March.
When reserving your flight from Lima Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIM to RDU sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Baltimore is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without experiencing National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
