Pickup and drop-off at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Where

Terminal 1 curbside (right by the terminal)

Picking upPermittedPassengers may be picked up at Terminal 1 curbside. If you are waiting for an arriving passenger, use the free Cell Lot until they are ready for pickup. Vehicles may not be left unattended at the terminal curbs.

Where

Terminal 2 lower level (Arrivals) (right by the terminal)

Picking upPermittedAt Terminal 2, passengers may be picked up on the lower level (Arrivals); follow airport roadway signs as you approach the terminals. If you are waiting for an arriving passenger, use the free Cell Lot. Vehicles may not be left unattended at the terminal curbs.

Where

Terminal parking garage between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (ParkRDU Premier and ParkRDU Central) (right by the terminal)

Picking upPermittedFree within 15 minutes.You may park in ParkRDU Central or ParkRDU Premier to pick up passengers in the terminals. Stays of less than 15 minutes are free; regular parking rates take effect after that grace period has expired.

MeetingPermittedFree within 15 minutes.If you wish to walk into the terminal to meet your passenger, park at ParkRDU Central, located in the terminal garage. This provides the quickest walking access to both terminals. To meet or accompany a traveler, you may also park briefly in ParkRDU Central or ParkRDU Premier.

Where

Cell Lot, 1000 Trade Drive (Airport Authority building) (outside the airport)

WaitingPermittedPicking up an arriving passenger? Use the free Cell Lot to wait nearby until your party is ready for pickup. Follow the blue signs, park and wait in your vehicle; drivers must remain with their vehicles. Ask your arriving passenger to call or text after they have collected their checked baggage, then drive to the terminal curbside pickup area, approximately three minutes away. Restrooms and food, beverage and vending services are not available.

Where

Terminal 1 curbside (right by the terminal)

Dropping offPermittedPassengers may be dropped off at Terminal 1 curbside; follow roadway signs as you approach the terminals. Per federal regulations, vehicles may not be left unattended at the terminal curbs. The curb is for active loading and unloading only, and vehicles left unattended may be subject to enforcement actions.

Where

Terminal 2 upper level (Departures) (right by the terminal)

Dropping offPermittedAt Terminal 2, passengers may be dropped off on the upper level (Departures); follow roadway signs as you approach the terminals. Vehicles may not be left unattended at the terminal curbs; the curb is for active loading and unloading only.

Where

Terminal parking garage between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (ParkRDU Premier and ParkRDU Central) (right by the terminal)

Dropping offPermittedFree within 15 minutes.You may park in ParkRDU Central or ParkRDU Premier to drop off passengers in the terminals. Stays of less than 15 minutes are free; regular parking rates take effect after that grace period has expired.

Where

Cell Lot, 1000 Trade Drive (Airport Authority building) (outside the airport)

WaitingPermittedPicking up an arriving passenger? Use the free Cell Lot to wait nearby until your party is ready for pickup. Follow the blue signs, park and wait in your vehicle; drivers must remain with their vehicles. Ask your arriving passenger to call or text after they have collected their checked baggage, then drive to the terminal curbside pickup area, approximately three minutes away. Restrooms and food, beverage and vending services are not available.