Travelling from Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your trip from in Bangkok. Explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when searching for a flight from Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Durham is 11 hours behind Bangkok. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bangkok to RDU, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Bangkok to RDU departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
BKK is about 32 kms (20 miles) from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can get to DMK from the centre of Bangkok in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 27 kms (17 miles) or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to RDU flight? Kick back in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you have a late flight from Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near RDU:
Travel at your own speed with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and experience more of Durham and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to the centre of Durham is roughly 10 miles. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
£416 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Return flights start at £678. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bangkok to RDU. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Bangkok to RDU.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to go to Durham. July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to RDU plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Durham
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Durham:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Durham when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre followed by American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Durham. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the west, well-known attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) north-east of Durham, Virginia Beach is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.
