Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is six hours behind Copenhagen and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CPH to RDU flight.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CPH and RDU:
London Heathrow Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
83% of flights leaving Copenhagen Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of CPH.
Central Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is around 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CPH? If you're boarding an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Copenhagen Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and venture far and wide through Durham and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Copenhagen Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Durham based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you'd like to explore Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPH to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Durham. Around 193 kilometers away to the south-west, top sights here include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Baltimore is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometers north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without seeing National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.