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    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Raleigh/Durham"
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  "airlines": [
    "Delta Air Lines",
    "American Airlines",
    "United Airlines"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
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  "city": "Raleigh/Durham",
  "code": "RDU",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting through Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is generally straightforward, but it is important to note that its two terminals are not connected airside. Terminal 1 primarily serves Southwest, Spirit, and Avelo, while Terminal 2 handles all other carriers, including all international flights. If your connection requires a terminal change, you must exit the secure area, move to the next terminal, and re-clear TSA security. The terminals are linked by a covered walkway through the central parking garage, which takes about five to ten minutes to walk, or you can utilize the free terminal-to-terminal shuttle bus that runs every ten to fifteen minutes.Raleigh-Durham is the major airport for the Triangle, and the useful part of the arrival is the freeway, rental-car, and rideshare network that spreads out into Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the Research Triangle Park. The airport is a full metropolitan gateway, not a single-city field.\n\nFor passengers arriving on international flights, the process always takes place in Terminal 2. You will first clear immigration, then collect your checked luggage from the international baggage claim area near carousel one, and finally pass through customs. If you are connecting to another U.S. city, a baggage re-check desk is available immediately after the customs exit. You will then need to proceed upstairs to the departure level to clear TSA security for your onward flight.That means travelers care as much about which side of the metro they are headed to as they do about the terminal itself. The road network is the real second terminal here.\n\nA minimum connection time of at least two and a half to three hours is recommended for international-to-domestic transfers to account for potential processing delays.It is the metros main airport, so the road network and the terminal both have to work at scale.It is the metros main airport, so the road network and the terminal both have to work at scale. The airport is built to absorb a major regional market.It is the metros main airport, so the road network and the terminal both have to work at scale. The airport is built to absorb a major regional market.\n\nFor domestic-to-domestic connections within the same terminal, you can typically stay airside and your bags will be transferred automatically. RDU offers modern amenities including free Wi-Fi and diverse dining options, though travelers should be aware that there are no luggage storage lockers available on-site. If you have a long layover and wish to visit the city, rideshare zones are clearly marked at both terminals, and the GoTriangle Route 100 bus provides an economical connection to the regional transit center for travel to downtown Raleigh or Durham.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use Terminal 1 for faster security - Southwest, Frontier, Breeze avoid Terminal 2 crowds.",
    "Book Delta flights for best RDU connectivity - focus city provides extensive network.",
    "Arrange Research Triangle Park transport ahead - tech employers offer shuttle services.",
    "Plan extra time for terminal changes - 6-8 min walk plus re-screening extends connections.",
    "Use GoTriangle buses for Research Triangle access - connects Raleigh, Durham, RTP affordably.",
    "Monitor weather during thunderstorm season - May-Sep storms delay East Coast connections.",
    "Book early morning flights in winter - NC ice events can shut down operations.",
    "Access university art installations during layovers - NC State, Duke, UNC artwork on display.",
    "Utilize TSA PreCheck in Terminal 2 - business volume makes expedited security essential.",
    "Coordinate pharma industry travel carefully - RTP biotech conferences create seasonal surges."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "RDU",
  "icao": "KRDU",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 35.88,
  "layover_planner_info": "Buses/taxis; lounges in T2.",
  "longitude": -78.788,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline counters in terminals.",
  "name": "Raleigh-Durham International Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CLT",
      "name": "Charlotte"
    },
    {
      "code": "LFN",
      "name": "Triangle North Executive Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "RDU has two passenger terminals connected by a covered pedestrian walkway (6-8 minute walk). Terminal 1 serves Southwest, Frontier, and Breeze with gates A1-A12. Terminal 2 handles most other airlines with Concourses C and D, including international operations. No airside connection exists between terminals.\n\nSecurity wait times: 10-20 minutes typical, up to 30+ minutes during peak periods. Terminal 2 offers CLEAR and TSA PreCheck lanes. International arrivals use Terminal 2's lower level Federal Inspection Services, with Global Entry kiosks available. Connection passengers must re-clear security after customs.\n\nAmenities concentrated in Terminal 2: Delta Sky Club (C3), American Admirals Club (C3-C7), Carolina dining options including 42nd St. Oyster Bar and Raleigh Taproom. Both terminals offer free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and basic retail. Accessibility features and family facilities throughout.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh-Durham_International_Airport"
}