Travelling from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Durham is seven hours behind Istanbul. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham, which follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Istanbul to RDU. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to RDU leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to RDU flight:
76.93% of flights out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Book a hotel close to RDU if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Explore without limits with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and chase adventure across Durham and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
The centre of Durham is roughly 16 kilometres from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
ر.ق. 1,205 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 2,381. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to RDU, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Istanbul to RDU.
Uncover a great deal on a flight from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Durham. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to RDU flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Durham
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Durham:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District are top sights which should feature on every Durham itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Durham is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Durham, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.
