Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY): what you need to know
Paris is six hours ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your RDU to ORY flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Paris Orly Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RDU and ORY:
London Heathrow Airport
Cancun Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of the departures from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Paris Orly Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ORY:
Follow your own route with a Paris Orly Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and chase adventure across Paris and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Paris Orly Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Paris Orly Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Paris in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Paris Orly Airport for August if you want to explore Paris during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to ORY around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Paris, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to check off its top attractions. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in France, head for Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas are key highlights.