Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Pereira Airport (PEI): what you need to know
Pereira's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Durham.
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 board your RDU to PEI flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to check out another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pereira Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' New York John F. Kennedy Airport is a well-known stop between RDU and PEI.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pereira Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Pereira Airport (PEI)
If you're landing on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pereira Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near PEI:
Grab a Pereira Airport rental car and discover Pereira and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Localiza and Tu Roll Rent a Car are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Pereira Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Pereira Airport (PEI) to central Pereira
Pereira Airport to central Pereira has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Pereira Airport (PEI)
December is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pereira Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Pereira in April.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Pereira Airport for September if you want to visit Pereira during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to PEI around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Pereira has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres east of Pereira, a visit to Bogota will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Colombia, consider Cali, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira. Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar are among its highlights.
