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Where should we meet for a pickup at RDU?
Private-car pickup at RDU occurs curbside at Terminal 1 or on the lower arrivals level at Terminal 2. Both curbs are for active loading only, so a driver should know the terminal and nearest door before leaving the Cell Lot.
RDU route identity
This page is for Raleigh-Durham International (RDU). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- Terminal 1 uses its terminal curb for arriving-passenger pickup.
- Terminal 2 pickup is on the lower arrivals level.
- Unattended vehicles are prohibited along both terminal curbs.
Mistakes to avoid
- Going to Terminal 2 departures without agreeing on that alternative.
- Stopping at a terminal before the passenger is outside.
- Leaving a vehicle unattended to enter baggage claim.
RDU pickup questions
Where is Terminal 2 pickup at RDU?
Follow roadway signs to Terminal 2 and use the lower arrivals curb.
Can I wait at the RDU terminal curb?
No. Both terminal frontages are designated for active loading and unloading.
Where can I meet an international arrival?
RDU identifies Bag Claim 1 in Terminal 2 as the indoor international-arrivals meeting area; park legally if entering.
Related RDU pickup guidance
RDU pickup timing
Connect the pickup_zones draft to the related pickup_timing guide.
RDU waiting areas
Connect the pickup_zones draft to the related waiting_areas guide.
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