Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which is six hours behind Athens.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your ATH to RDU flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between ATH and RDU:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Right now, $1,035 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,637. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to RDU, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, data shows 77.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near RDU:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Durham and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Durham. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Durham in May.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you want to visit Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to RDU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its leading sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.