Raleigh-Durham International Airport

RDU is about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of downtown Raleigh, usually a 20 to 30 minute drive on I-40 depending on traffic. The airport sits between Raleigh and Durham, next to Research Triangle Park, so it is also close to Durham, Cary and Morrisville. Taxis, ride apps, pre-booked cars and GoTriangle buses connect it with downtown.

Downtown Durham is about 13 miles (21 km) from RDU, usually a 20 to 25 minute drive, and Chapel Hill is about 20 miles (32 km) away, around 30 minutes. Both are reached by I-40 or local highways. Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill are among the most common destinations for travelers landing at RDU.

RDU has two terminals. Terminal 1 has gates A1 to A9 and is used by Southwest, Alaska, Avelo, Breeze and Sun Country. Terminal 2 has Concourses C and D and serves Delta, American, United, Frontier, JetBlue and the international airlines. The terminals are joined landside by a walkway through the parking garage, not behind security.

Southwest Airlines uses Terminal 1 at RDU, with gates A1 to A9. Alaska, Avelo, Breeze and Sun Country fly from the same terminal. Delta, American, United, Frontier, JetBlue and all the international airlines use Terminal 2, so check your boarding pass before you are dropped off, because the two terminals have separate check-in, security and baggage claim.

Yes. RDU has nonstop flights to London Heathrow, Paris, Frankfurt, Dublin and Reykjavík, plus Canada, Mexico, Panama and the Caribbean. International arrivals that are not precleared clear US Customs and Border Protection in Terminal 2. Flights from Dublin, Toronto and Montréal usually clear US immigration before departure, so they arrive like domestic flights.

You need a valid passport and either an approved ESTA, if your country is in the Visa Waiver Program, or a US visa. Arriving international passengers who were not precleared go through passport control and customs in Terminal 2. US and Canadian citizens follow the usual document rules for their country.

Ride-app pickups are on the curb outside baggage claim, at Zone 1 at Terminal 1 and Zone 8 at Terminal 2. Prearranged rides use the same zones. Follow the signs from baggage claim and check your app for the car's plate number before you get in, as the zones can be busy at peak times.

Yes. GoTriangle buses stop at both terminals, outside baggage claim between Zones 2 and 3 at Terminal 1 and between Zones 6 and 7 at Terminal 2. They link the airport with the Regional Transit Center and downtown Raleigh, with connections to Durham and Chapel Hill. Service hours are limited, so check the GoTriangle schedule before you travel.

Rental car facilities are on airport property, not inside the terminals. After baggage claim, follow the signs to the green Rental Car shuttle stop, in Zone 4 at Terminal 1 or Zone 5 at Terminal 2. The shuttle is free. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty serve RDU.

Walk through the parking garage, which connects the two terminals on the landside, following the signs at each end. There is no connection behind security, so you will have to clear security again at the other terminal. If you are carrying a lot of luggage, ask at the baggage claim information desk about the shuttle buses.

Yes, all in Terminal 2. American's Admirals Club and the Delta Sky Club are in Concourse C, and the United Club is in Concourse D. Entry depends on membership, your ticket or an eligible card, and some sell day passes. A USO lounge on the Terminal 2 ticketing level serves military members and their families.

ParkRDU runs the airport's parking. Premier and Central are in the garage between the terminals, within walking distance, while Express and Economy are lots with free shuttles that run 24/7. Spaces can be reserved online at least 24 hours ahead, and a cell phone lot lets drivers wait for arriving passengers for free.

RDU is on Eastern Time, the same as New York and Atlanta. That is UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, when daylight saving time applies. Your phone should switch automatically, but check the local time on landing if you are arranging a pickup.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.