Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, making Durham six hours behind Rome.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FCO to RDU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between FCO and RDU:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
78% of flights that depart Rome Fiumicino Airport land at their destination on time.
Rome Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to FCO:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Reserve a hotel close to RDU if you're on a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport to the centre of Durham has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Durham in March.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FCO to RDU around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Baltimore is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without a visit to National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.