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Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has 5 lounges in our verified database. 2 sell day passes, and most require airline status or a premium cabin ticket. Here is every lounge at RDU, where it is, and how access works at each one.
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Quick answers for RDU
- Total lounges: 5
- Priority Pass lounges: none
- Buy-your-way-in (day pass): American Airlines Admirals Club; United Club
Terminal 2
USO of RDU Center
- Where: Ticketing level near Starbucks, before security
- Hours: 24 hours daily
- Ways in: Airline-specific eligibility
- Access details: Complimentary access for active-duty U.S. military members and their families.
American Airlines Admirals Club
- Where: Across from Gates C1 and C3, after security
- Hours: Daily 4:15 a.m. – 8:15 p.m.
- Ways in: Admirals Club membership · oneworld status / premium cabin · Paid day pass
- Access details: Same-day boarding pass on American, Alaska or any oneworld airline, or Admirals Club membership or paid day pass required.
USO at RDU
- Where: Ticketing level near the Meeting Place, before security
- Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Access details: Military service members and their families may use this lounge.
United Club
- Where: Across from Gates D1 and D3, after security
- Hours: Daily 5:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Ways in: United Club membership · Star Alliance status / premium cabin · Airline-specific eligibility · Paid day pass
- Access details: Accessible to United Club members, Star Alliance premium cabin and Star Alliance Gold passengers, and day-pass holders with same-day Star Alliance boarding pass.
Delta Sky Club
- Where: Across from Gate C3, after security
- Hours: Sunday–Friday 4:30 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.; Saturday 4:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Ways in: Delta Sky Club membership · SkyTeam status / premium cabin · Airline-specific eligibility
- Access details: Accessible to eligible Delta Sky Club members, premium cabin and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers, and select American Express and Delta co-branded cardholders with same-day Delta/SkyTeam boarding pass.
RDU · 5 lounges
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lounges does RDU airport have?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has 5 lounges across its terminals.
Does RDU have Priority Pass lounges?
No. None of the RDU lounges currently accept Priority Pass; entry is via airline status, premium cabins, specific credit cards, or day passes.
Can I buy a day pass at RDU?
Yes. These RDU lounges sell day passes (capacity permitting): American Airlines Admirals Club; United Club.
Which credit cards may cover RDU lounges?
Most RDU lounges are airline-run; card-based programs offer limited options here.