Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Palma - Majorca Airport (PMI): what you need to know
The timezone in Palma is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Durham.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your RDU to PMI flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Palma - Majorca Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RDU and PMI:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that take off from Raleigh / Durham Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
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.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Palma - Majorca Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Palma - Majorca Airport (PMI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Palma - Majorca Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PMI instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Palma - Majorca Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Record Go and venture far and wide through Palma and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Palma - Majorca Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Palma - Majorca Airport (PMI) to central Palma
From Palma - Majorca Airport, Palma is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Palma - Majorca Airport (PMI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Palma - Majorca Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Palma. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Palma is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Palma - Majorca Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to PMI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Palma, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 370 kilometres north-west to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Cuenca is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 418 kilometres west of Palma. No journey is complete without seeing Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral.
