Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Raleigh Durham (RDU)
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Visiting from Sydney to Raleigh Durham
Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and located in Wake County in the United States. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees, which line the streets in the heart of the city. Raleigh is home to North Carolina State University and is part of the Research Triangle together with Durham and Chapel Hill. Raleigh, N.C is a booming metropolis that offers a big city feel with Southern charm. During your stay be sure to visit Pullen Park, one of the words oldest amusement parks, spend a morning at the North Carolina Museum of Art, hike the Mountains to sea trail and enjoy restaurants in the Raleigh area. There is plenty to discover in the North Carolina State Capitol.
When to visit
The best time to visit Raleigh is during spring and summer with temperatures ranging from 15 to 26°C. It’s the perfect time to enjoy Raleigh's mixed conifer forests that are home to a wide variety of wildlife, including wood ducks, white-tailed deer, Canada geese and wild turkeys. Autumn averages in the 20°Cs. Winters the temperatures average -6°C making it a great time to visit the museums, ice rink and sample local cuisine from food trucks to restaurants. It’s a family friendly city, so be sure to plan a trip to Raleigh and experience the many attractions on offer.
Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) is the main airport serving Raleigh, Durham, and the surrounding Research Triangle region of North Carolina. It is located in Wake County and is surrounded by the City of Raleigh to the North and East, and the towns of Cary and Morrisville to the South. The airport has three runways and is located about 16km from both downtown Durham and downtown Raleigh.
Arriving in Raleigh
The staff at Raleigh Airport will greet you when you land and assist with your needs. Once you collect your bags from the arrivals area, there are various transport options available to get you on your way.
Getting into Raleigh from Raleigh International Airport
Getting into Raleigh from Raleigh International Airport is simple with various transport options available at the airport. Taxis are available through Taxi Taxi or a walk-up taxi service is available at both terminals in the taxi zones. Other options include personal transport services that pick up from the brown limo zones outside bag claim in each terminal. Ride share services, tour and charter services are also available at RDU. Many hotels from across the Research Triangle Region provide a shuttle service to and from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Hotels drop off and pick up from the red zones outside of the terminals. Car rental services are available at the airport, catch the shuttle bus for your rental car company at the green Rental Car shuttle stops outside bag claim at Zone 4 in Terminal 1 and Zone 5 in Terminal 2. Public transport options include the GoTriangle Route 100 and RDU shuttle public bus routes. Amrack is the train that operates in the Raleigh region.
Getting around Raleigh
Interstate highways and transport systems make getting around Raleigh, N.C., a breeze with such a wide variety of choices. Located centrally on the East Coast, Raleigh is halfway between Florida and New York City making transport easy. Within the area, the GoRaleigh, GoCary, downtown Raleigh R-LINE and Wolfline bus systems provide riders with an extensive network of local routes. The Research Triangle Region (Raleigh area, Durham and Chapel Hill) is served by the GoTriangle bus service. Bus fares are cheap and lots of busses are equipped with Wi-Fi. Traveling in downtown Raleigh? Hop on the free R-LINE downtown circulator to get around to the best things to do, restaurants, shopping and hotels. You can also catch paid rickshaws for a fun way to see the city. Getting around the city via car, whether you’re driving or taking a taxi, Uber or Lyft is easy.
Departure information
Fly from Sydney
Once you’ve purchased your tickets from Sydney, there are a few things you should know so you’re prepared for your upcoming trip.
What is the main airport called?
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Is an international airport in Sydney, Australia located 8 km south of the Sydney central business district, in the suburb of Mascot.
Baggage allowance
Passengers on Qantas flights from Sydney are allocated checked baggage If you require extra luggage, you can purchase an additional baggage allowance online before departure.
Checking in
Passengers travelling from Sydney, ensure you check-in online or via the Qantas App before you arrive at the airport from 24 hours before departure.
Important information
* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, PayID or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.
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