Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Durham eight hours behind Riyadh.
Your RUH to RDU flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and RDU:
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
482 € is the best price for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. A return flight starts at 809 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RUH to RDU if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Riyadh Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RUH to RDU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Riyadh Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RUH arrive on schedule 85% of the time.
Riyadh Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your flight from Riyadh Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a short drive from RUH, book a night at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RDU if you're catching a late Riyadh Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Durham and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Durham. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Durham. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Riyadh Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you want to explore Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH to RDU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Baltimore, about 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are the start of reasons to visit.