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Distance to Charlotte8.5km
Distance to Rock Hill33.7km
Most popular destinationNew York

About Charlotte Douglas Airport

  • The airport is also used by passengers travelling to or from nearby Concord and Gastonia, making it a major gateway for the wider area.

  • Pick from these top airlines at Charlotte Douglas Airport for your next adventure:

  • Setting off from Charlotte and want some travel inspiration? Flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport can take you direct to must-visit destinations like these:

    • New York

    • Washington DC

    • Chicago

    • Orlando

    • Atlanta

How to get from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Charlotte

  • Buses can take you from the airport to central Charlotte. Hop on the CATS Airport Sprinter Route 5 and travel to a hub like Charlotte Transportation Centre in about 25 minutes.

  • Get dropped off exactly where you need to be by booking a rideshare service with Uber or Lyft.

  • Crown Taxi and Yellow Taxi are among the taxi options in Charlotte.

  • It takes around 15 minutes to get from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Charlotte by taxi or rideshare service, though traffic may affect journey times.

  • Taxis and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft pick up from the designated ground transportation area outside baggage claim. CATS (Charlotte Area Transit System) bus routes also connect the airport to uptown Charlotte and beyond.

How to get to Charlotte Douglas Airport from Charlotte

  • You can get to the airport by bus from the city. Allow roughly 25 minutes if you travel on the CATS Airport Sprinter Route 5 from a major stop like Charlotte Transportation Centre.

  • It takes around 15 minutes to get from the centre of Charlotte to the airport in a taxi.

  • Most people heading to Charlotte Douglas Airport drive or take a rideshare — Uber and Lyft both operate at the airport, making them a convenient option if you're coming from uptown Charlotte or the surrounding suburbs. Taxis are also available, and some hotels and off-site parking facilities run their own shuttles.

Charlotte Douglas Airport facilities

  • Charlotte Douglas Airport uses one terminal for all flights.

  • If your stomach is rumbling before your flight, take advantage of the cafes and coffee shops and fast food. You'll also find grab-and-go options and sit-down restaurants.

  • You can kill a little time in the shops before takeoff. Browse the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, fashion and accessories, souvenirs and gifts, and electronics if you left a few things off your packing list.

  • Not boarding for a while? You may be able to spend the wait in an airport lounge. You'll find these types of lounges at Charlotte Douglas Airport:

    • Airport lounges

    • Business and first class lounges

    • Membership lounges

    • Paid lounges

  • There are several options for parking at Charlotte Douglas Airport. Here are the main types:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

    • Valet

Where to stay near Charlotte Douglas Airport

  • Catching a late flight to Charlotte Douglas Airport or have an early start? Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Airport is a good choice when you need rest close by. It features internet access, an airport shuttle, and a restaurant and is about 3 kilometres away.

  • Roughly 3 kilometres from the airport, Tru by Hilton Charlotte Airport Lake Pointe is another option nearby. Parking, an airport shuttle, and a business centre are among the amenities here.

  • Or enjoy an easier pre-flight or post-flight stopover at Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport Lake Pointe. From the airport, it's about 3 kilometres away and offers room desks, Wi-Fi, a lift, and more.

Car rental options near Charlotte Douglas Airport

Charlotte Douglas Airport FAQs

Yes, United operates to and from both Charlotte Douglas Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, American Airlines operates to and from both Charlotte Douglas Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Delta operates to and from both Charlotte Douglas Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Budget, Dollar, Alamo, Avis, Sixt, Turo, NU Car Rentals, Hertz and PriceLess pick-up points in or near to Charlotte Douglas Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Charlotte Douglas Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Charlotte Douglas Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Charlotte Douglas Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Charlotte Douglas Airport’s departure lounge.

Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Airport is the highest-rated hotel near Charlotte Douglas Airport, just 2.8km away.

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Charlotte Douglas Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Charlotte Douglas Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Charlotte Douglas Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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