Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Durham is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Munich.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MUC to RDU flight.
Flying during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Munich Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MUC and RDU include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
Of the flights that depart from Munich Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Munich to Munich Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MUC? If you're catching an early flight from Munich Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Book a hotel close to RDU if you're catching a late Munich Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and explore Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh / Durham Airport, Durham is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Munich Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Durham based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Munich Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you'd like to go to Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MUC to RDU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Baltimore is another standout destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without experiencing National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.