Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – Terminal Guide & Travel Tips
Raleigh–Durham, United States · RDU · North America
Terminal Guide
| Terminal | Airlines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Southwest,Spirit,Frontier,Allegiant | |
| Terminal 2 | American,Delta,United,Alaska,British Airways,Air France,Lufthansa |
Lounge Directory
| Lounge | Location | Access |
|---|---|---|
| American Admirals Club | Admirals Club membership, Citi AAdvantage Executive card | |
| Delta Sky Club | Delta Sky Club membership, Amex Platinum/Reserve (limited visits) | |
| United Club | United Club membership, United MileagePlus Club card |
Pro Tips
- RDU is often praised for its manageable size — security lines and connections are generally faster than larger nearby airports.
- Direct flights to London Heathrow (British Airways) and Paris (Air France) are ideal for Triangle tech workers doing European business.
- Research Triangle traffic is growing fast — afternoon rushes on I-40 and I-540 near the airport have lengthened considerably.
- Terminal 2 has significantly better food and lounge options than Terminal 1 — check in advance which terminal you'll use.
- Long-term parking in the economy lots is very reasonably priced by major airport standards.
- RDU is equidistant between Raleigh and Durham (~15 miles each) — plan your ground transportation accordingly.
- Peak travel times are Sunday evenings and Monday mornings (business travelers) and Friday afternoons.