Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Durham is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Zurich.
Your ZRH to RDU flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight is $718. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,145. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ZRH to RDU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights leaving from Zurich Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 10 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
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Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Durham. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Durham in March.
When booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to RDU sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Durham is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination 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.