Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Durham.
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 RDU to LIS flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lisbon Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between RDU and LIS:
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that depart Raleigh / Durham Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you have an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lisbon Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Reserve a hotel close to LIS if you're catching a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Lisbon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and see more of Lisbon and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Lisbon Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lisbon Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Lisbon in March.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lisbon Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to LIS around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Amadora is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No journey is complete without visiting Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.