Lounges, facilities and services at RDU Airport

 Vip Lounges at Raleigh-Durham airport (RDU)

  Which VIP lounges are at Raleigh-Durham airport (RDU) and how to access them

RDU offers several premium airport lounges in Terminal 2 designed for relaxing, dining, or working prior to boarding:

Concourse / Airside (Terminal 2)

American Airlines Admirals Club

Location: Terminal 2, across from Gate C3.

Hours: Daily from 4:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Services: Complimentary snacks, full-service bar, high-speed Wi-Fi, shower facilities, work cubicles, and television.

Access: Admirals Club or Alaska Lounge members, passengers in qualifying first or business class on American Airlines or Oneworld carriers, Oneworld Emerald or Sapphire elite members, or by purchasing a day pass at the door.

Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Club

Location: Terminal 2, across from Gate C3.

Hours: Sunday through Friday from 4:30 am to 7:45 pm; Saturdays from 4:30 am to 7:00 pm.

Services: Hot and cold buffet dining, premium bar service, high-speed Wi-Fi, charging ports, and digital reading media.

Access: Delta One or international SkyTeam business class travelers, Delta Sky Club members, and qualifying cardholders (such as American Express Platinum or Delta SkyMiles Reserve traveling on a Delta-marketed ticket).

United Club

Location: Terminal 2, across from Gates D1 and D3.

Hours: Daily from 5:00 am to 7:30 pm.

Services: Complimentary bar snacks and drinks, workstations, power stations, and Wi-Fi.

Access: United Club or Star Alliance Gold members, international premium cabin passengers on United and Star Alliance airlines, or via one-time passes purchased through United.

Minute Suites

Location: Terminal 2, airside concourse past security.

Services: Private, soundproof suites for napping, relaxing, or working, equipped with a daybed, workstation, HDTV, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Access: Hourly rental; accepts participating lounge network memberships such as Priority Pass according to plan terms.

USO Center

Location: Terminal 2, ticketing lobby level.

Services: Relaxing seating, internet-connected computers, kitchenette with snacks and refreshments, and a family lounge area.

Access: Complimentary and exclusive to active-duty US military personnel and their immediate families.

 Facilities and other services

Raleigh–Durham International Airport features a comprehensive selection of passenger amenities, dining, and retail options across both terminals.

Finance and Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: The airport provides "RDU Free WiFi", an unlimited high-speed wireless network available throughout public areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
• ATMs and Cash Conversion: ATMs are situated in multiple areas. In Terminal 2 (Ticketing lobby), Ready Credit Reverse ATM kiosks convert cash into contactless prepaid debit cards.
• Postal Services: Airport Mailer kiosks are placed near security checkpoints to send prohibited carry-on items home via mail.
• Hydration Stations: Touchless filtered water bottle refilling stations are located adjacent to most restrooms post-security.

Dining

Offerings include specialty cafes, regional craft breweries, casual sit-down dining, and quick-service spots such as Beyu Caffé, Black and White Coffee Roasters, The District by Root & Branch, and Lonerider Brewery. Most venues operate between 5:00 am and 8:00 pm or 9:00 pm to align with flight banks.

Shopping and Duty Free

The Raleigh-Durham Duty Free store is located in Terminal 2 across from Gate C10. Convenience newsstands and bookstores include Hudson, Ink by Hudson, and City Market News, alongside electronics retailers such as InMotion and Tech on the Go, as well as souvenir, apparel, and gift boutiques.

Baggage Services

Self-service Smarte Carte luggage carts are available for a small fee curbside and in baggage reclaim areas. The airport's Lost and Found is administered by the RDU Police Department (phone +1 919 840 7553). Under US federal aviation security regulations, there are no luggage lockers or left-luggage storage facilities available.

Other Services

Baby changing and nursing facilities, an interfaith meditation chapel, conference rooms available near ticketing, and shoeshine stations.