Health & Safety at RDU

As travelers return to flying at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the airport is sharing COVID-19 information and resources to help keep our guests and employees safe and healthy. Read on to learn about how RDU is working to prevent the spread of illness and improve your travel experience.

Information for Travelers about COVID-19

Since the emergence of COVID-19, RDU and its business partners have worked to ensure guest and employee safety through a variety of preventative measures.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), because of how air circulates and is filtered on airplanes, most viruses and other germs do not spread easily in airplanes and the risk of infection while traveling by air is low. The CDC suggests that travelers avoid contact with sick passengers and wash their hands often. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure and include fever, cough and shortness of breath.

Vaccines are now widely available in North Carolina and at all nonstop destinations served by RDU.

RDU is working with public health officials at the local, state and federal levels, along with Airports Council International, the trade association for airports around the country, on best practices associated with COVID-19. We are tracking the latest information from public health experts and continue to stay apprised of the latest developments regarding the spread of the virus.

Help prevent the spread of illness:

  • Stay home if you are sick.
  • Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds each time.
  • Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

See “COVID-19 Resources” on this page for additional information and travel tips from the CDC and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.

Face Coverings

Face coverings or masks are no longer required at RDU.

Fly Confident. Fly RDU.

We’re taking action to protect your health and safety. From enhanced cleaning and disinfecting to our Guest Experience team, read on to learn how RDU is helping you #FlyConfident.