Air Travel

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), off Interstate 40 between the two cities, is served by most major airlines. RDU Airport Taxi Service provides taxi service from the airport.

Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT), served by most major airlines, is west of Charlotte off Interstate 85. From the airport, taxis charge a set fee to designated zones; the cost is $13 to $21 (plus $2 for each additional passenger) to most destinations in Charlotte. Airport vans are approximately $8 per person. Just west of Greensboro, the Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) is off Route 68 north from Interstate 40; it's served by Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta, United, and US Airways. Taxi service to and from PTI is provided by Piedmont Triad Airport Transportation.

Air Contacts

Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy., Airport/Coliseum, Charlotte, NC, 28208. 704/359-4013. www.charlotteairport.com.)

Piedmont Triad International Airport (6451 Bryan Blvd., Greensboro, NC, 27409. 336/665-5666. www.flyfrompti.com.)

PTI Airport Transportation (6415 Bryan Blvd., Greensboro, NC, 27409. 336/668-9808.)

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (1600 Terminal Blvd., Morrisville, NC, 27623. 919/840-2123. www.rdu.com.)

RDU Airport Taxi Service (1600 Terminal Blvd., Raleigh-Durham, NC, 27623. 919/840-7277. www.rdutaxiinc.com.)