Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Dublin is four hours ahead of Durham and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your RDU to DUB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dublin Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between RDU and DUB:
Bradley International Airport
Logan International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Right now, 195 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 473 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to DUB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dublin Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from RDU arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dublin Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you have a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dublin Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near DUB:
Grab a Dublin Airport rental car and discover Dublin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Dublin Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Dublin. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dublin Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Dublin. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you'd like to visit Dublin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to DUB in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
Tallaght is another standout destination in Ireland and is around 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. No trip is complete without seeing Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.