Air Travel

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), off Interstate 40 between the two cities, is served by most major airlines. Uber and Lyft each operate at RDU.

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 of $25 to Uptown and surrounding neighborhoods (plus a $2.50 drop charge) and most destinations in Charlotte. Just west of Greensboro, the Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is off North Carolina Highway 68 north from Interstate 40; it's served by Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Spirit, and United. Rideshare and taxi service to and from GSO are provided by Uber, Lyft, and Yellow United Taxi.

Air Contacts

Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy., Airport/Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28208. 704/359–4013; www.cltairport.com.

Piedmont Triad International Airport. 1000 Ted Johnson Pkwy., Greensboro, North Carolina, 27409. 336/665–5600; www.flyfrompti.com.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport. 2400 John Brantley Blvd., Morrisville, North Carolina, 27623. 919/840–2123; www.rdu.com.