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RDURaleigh-durham·Raleigh Durham International·Raleigh-durham, United States
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum50 minutes
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Terminal 1, Terminal 2
Max Transit
20m
via shuttle bus
Avg. Security
15m
~8m with PreCheck
Primary Hub
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Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
90min
International → International
75min
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Getting Between Concourses
The free RDU AirLink shuttle bus connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 landside, with a ride time of about 8-10 minutes plus waiting, since the terminals are not connected airside. Because the shuttle operates outside security, any connection between terminals requires exiting one checkpoint and clearing security again at the other, which is the main pinch point for tight connections. Within a single terminal, gates are reachable on foot in 5-10 minutes.
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Key Facts
Two separate terminal buildings
No airside connector, shuttle required between terminals
Mostly domestic hub with limited international service
Security re-clearance needed for inter-terminal connections
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at RDU?

30 minutes doesn't allow for security lines or gate walks even within a single terminal. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at RDU?

45 minutes matches RDU's official domestic MCT, so it's workable only if you stay within Terminal 2 or Terminal 1. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at RDU?

60 minutes is enough even for a terminal-to-terminal connection via the AirLink shuttle if you move promptly. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at RDU?

75 minutes safely covers a shuttle transfer between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 including re-screening. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at RDU?

90 minutes is solid for any domestic-to-domestic or domestic-to-international connection, including the shuttle ride. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at RDU?

2 hours comfortably covers Customs, re-screening, and a terminal shuttle with time to spare. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at RDU?

150 minutes is generous for any RDU connection scenario, including peak security delays. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at RDU?

3 hours far exceeds any realistic connection need at this modestly sized airport. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at RDU?

4 hours is more than enough time and may involve a long wait given RDU's compact size and limited amenities. See full 4 hr guide →

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