Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 8 hours 38 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 4 hours ahead of Durham.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route, with 10 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from RDU to LHR is with American Airlines at 22:35. Choose the first departure with American Airlines at 18:10 if you want to fly out earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from RDU to London, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London. Start your journey at RDU and touch down at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Take to the skies with American Airlines. This leading carrier operates direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London.
We make it simple to find a flight from RDU to London with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can enter United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
The journey from central Durham to RDU takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near RDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London is Rs50,695. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs128,204. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap tickets from RDU to London, reserve your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London is around 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you have a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Once your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 1 hour and 19 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near LGW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from RDU to London at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London. To escape the crowds, travel to London in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from RDU to London sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
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