Travelling from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charleston Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Harrisburg and Charleston are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MDT to CHS flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Harrisburg International Airport to Charleston Airport. These are the top stopovers between MDT and CHS:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
MDT's address is One Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Harrisburg International Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Harrisburg International Airport from central Harrisburg, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Charleston Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MDT:
Arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Harrisburg International Airport to Charleston Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CHS instead:
Pick up a Charleston Airport rental car and discover Charleston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Budget and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Charleston Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Charleston Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Charleston. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston Airport (CHS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Charleston Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Charleston. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Harrisburg International Airport to Charleston Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Charleston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MDT to CHS in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Charleston. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, consider Charlotte, about 290 kilometres north of Charleston. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are highlights.
