Raleigh Durham International AirportLow Traffic
Security Wait
Fast(under 15 min)
Estimate
Immigration
Moderate(15-30 min)
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Traffic Score
14.9%
Current congestion
Location
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Raleigh Durham International Airport
TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Thursday2 / 2 Open
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated: 6:39:44 PM
Total Queue Time Estimate
CombinedSecurity
8
min
Immigration
20
min
Total
28
min
Add ~30 min for check-in & boarding
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PremiumLow14.9%
Security
Fast(under 15 min)
Updated in real-time
Immigration
Moderate(15-30 min)
Updated in real-time
Traffic Score81
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Quick Info
IATA Code
RDU
Location
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Current Status
Low Traffic
TSA PreCheck
AvailableBusiest Months
JulAugDec
Peak Hours
6-9 AM11min
11 AM-2 PM6min
4-7 PM10min
Quick Tips
- Arrive 2-3 hours early for international flights
- Check-in online to save time
- Use TSA PreCheck for faster screening
- CLEAR+ available at this airport
Arrival Time
Domestic Flight
90 min
before departure
International Flight
150 min
before departure
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About RDU
Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) serves the Raleigh/Durham area in United States.
Real-time queue predictions help travelers plan arrival times with accurate wait time estimates.
Busiest periods: Jul, Aug, Dec