Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Facilities at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
A bustling air hub for the US southeast, Raleigh-Durham International Airport serves about 11 million passengers annually. The airport is situated in North Carolina, between Durham and Raleigh. With a wide range of facilities, travellers will find something to do while waiting to catch their flights.
There are two terminals at the airport: Terminal A and Terminal C. Domestic flights operate out of Terminal C while Terminal A serves international destinations. Both terminals are connected by complimentary airport buses with park-and-ride car parks.
Passengers can find a number of ATMs and bureaux de change at the Baggage Reclaim area of Terminal A and in Terminal C near Gate C16. Those wising to purchase a book or a magazine can find new and used bookshops in both terminals. Gifts shops and 24-hour florists are also available.
Restaurants, cafés and bars can be found throughout both terminals to ensure no traveller will go hungry. There is a designer men's clothing outlet and other small stores in both terminals. Close to the main baggage reclaim area in Terminal A is a meditation area, among the many facilities at the airport.
Business travellers can find business centres situated in the baggage reclaim area of Terminal A as well as on the mezzanine floor in Terminal C. The business centres feature fax and photocopying services while computer workstations with internet access are located in both terminals.
Transportation at Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Passengers can take a train from the airport as there is a station in Raleigh. Trains operate between Durham, Raleigh and other areas daily. However, checking schedules in advance is strongly recommended. For more information, call: +1 800 872 7245.
A more convenient way to get downtown is to take a bus. Buses run between the airport and major areas frequently. There are also shuttles that leave to the city every half an hour while shuttle buses and limousines are provided at the airport.
Metered taxis are aplenty at the taxi points outside the baggage reclaim area on the lower level of both terminal buildings. The airport is only 10 miles from Durham and Raleigh so driving is also a favoured option.
Parking at Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport provides many kinds of parking options for passengers. There is a daily/hourly car park and four park-and-ride lots. From the daily parking lot, travellers can walk to the terminals via pedestrian tunnels.
Shuttle buses connect the park-and-ride lots to the terminals every 15 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.
Airport information: +1 919 840 2123
Flight information: Raleigh-Durham International Airport