Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has recently expanded its services, providing travelers with more options for direct flights. With the addition of Ogdensburg, New York as its 80th nonstop destination and the introduction of WestJet as its 19th airline, RDU has surpassed its record for the number of direct flights available.

Tammie Hall-Roberts, Chair of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board, expressed excitement over the increased number of nonstop choices for both leisure and business travelers. RDU now offers 66 domestic direct flights and 14 international direct flights. The longest direct flight from RDU is to Frankfurt, Germany which takes approximately eight hours and covers a distance of more than 4,200 miles.

For those looking to travel out of the country, RDU has a variety of destinations to choose from. The longest direct flight is to Frankfurt, Germany, followed by Paris at nearly 8 hours and 4,000 miles. Other options include Iceland at approximately 6 hours and 3,000 miles, London’s Heathrow Airport at about 8 ½ hours and 3,880 miles, Panama City, Panama at around 4 hours and 1,800 miles, and Mexico City at about 5 hours and 1,600 miles. For those seeking a shorter flight, RDU also offers direct flights to Cancun (3 hours and 1,130 miles), Punta Cana (3 ½ hours and 1,300 miles), San Juan (3 ½ hours and 1,400 miles), Montego Bay (3 hours and 1,200 miles), Bermuda (2 hours and 800 miles), Calgary (nearly 5 hours and 2,000 miles), Vancouver (nearly 6 hours and 2,400 miles), Toronto (nearly 2 hours and 540 miles), and Montreal (around 2 ½ hours and 700 miles).

With the addition of Ogdensburg, New York, RDU now offers a total of 80 nonstop destinations, making it a convenient and popular choice for travelers. The airport continues to see growth and expansion, providing more options for those looking to get away for business or leisure. RDU is committed to providing excellent services and convenience for all travelers, making it the go-to airport for those flying out of Raleigh-Durham. For a full list of airlines that travel out of RDU, visit their website for more information.