Which Charlotte Airport is best to fly or closest to City?

Charlotte Douglas Airport(CLT) or Concord Regional Airport (USA)

Charlotte Douglas Airport Vs. Concord Regional Airport

Charlotte Douglas Airport(CLT)

Concord Regional Airport (USA)

    Charlotte Douglas Airport(CLT) Concord Regional Airport (USA)
Airport Maps Charlotte Douglas Airport(CLT) Map Concord Regional Airport (USA) Map

Getting To The Airports From The City Centre

Distance from City Centre 7.1 miles(11.5 kilometres) 15 miles(24.3 kilometres)
Public Transport Operating Hours 24-hours 24-hours
Train N/A N/A
Shuttle Services N/A N/A
Taxi to Tram Line N/A

Taxi to Tram line 501 every 40 minutes.
Fare: $25-$29
Journey time: 40 min

http://charlottenc.gov/cats/Pages/default.aspx

Bus

Charlotte Area Transit System line 5 runs every 30 minutes.

Fare: $2-$3
Journey time: 22 min

http://charlottenc.gov/cats/Pages/default.aspx

N/A
Private Transfers

On demand from $100-$140,
Journey time: 10 min.

On demand from $16-$180,
Journey time: 20 min.
Taxi

Around $40 - $50,
Journey time: 15 min.

Around $40-$55,
Journey time: 20 min.


Uber

Available on demand $10-$14

Uber fare estimator

Available on demand $17-$22

Uber fare estimator

Lyft

Available on demand $12-$15

Lyft Fare Estimator

Available on demand $20-$25

Lyft Fare Estimator

   

Which Airport Is Most Suitable For Me?

How Close to City Centre

Charlotte Douglas Airport is not too far from the city centre at 11.5 km, it is linked to other parts of the Charlotte by shuttles, buses, private transfers, taxis, and car hire services and more.

It takes 10 min by shuttles, 22 min by bus and 15 min by taxi, to get to central Charlotte.

Concord Regional Airport is farther from the city centre at 24.3 km and also connected to different parts of Charlotte by taxi, tram, private transfer, and car hire services.

It takes 20 minutes to get to the city centre in Charlotte using a taxi and 40 minutes when you combine taxi and tram rides.

Cost Factor

Charlotte Douglas airport is a very expensive airport in terms of flight fares. Public transport fares are cheaper than at Concord Regional airport.

Based on hotel prices and car rental services, both airports are comparable as there is not much difference.

Use this airport is you get a good flight deal.

Concord Regional Airport is the secondary to Charlotte Douglas airport. It handles mostly domestic flights and is famous for its proximity to the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
It is less expensive by flight fares. Hotels and car rental prices are relatively comparable but transport fares are more expensive.

This is a better choice to save money on flight fares but transportation is high.

 

 

Airport Delays

Avg Security & Immigration Delays: Average
Avg Flight Arrival Delays: 10-15 minutes.

Avg Security & Immigration Delays: Low
Avg Flight Arrival Delays: 15-20 minutes

Flight Fares From 02-01-2019 searched on 07-12-2018

Flight Fares Toronto $267, London $1,059, New York $137, Frankfurt $1,676, Havana $1,250, Munich $1,011. Fort Lauderdale $156, Orlando/Sanford $123,Punta Gorda FL $131, New Orleans $258, St. Petersburg/Clearwater $108.

Hotel Prices Per Day From (01-01-2018 to 02-01-2018) Searched on 07-12-2018

Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Airport North (3-star) - $116,

Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport (2.5-star) - $138,

Holiday Inn Charlotte Airport (3-Star) - $101.

Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte-Concord (3-Star)- $100,

Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Speedway/Concord (2.5-star) - $100,

Sleep Inn & Suites at Concord Mills (2.5-Star) - $81.


Car Hire Prices Per day (01-01-2018 to 02-01-2018) Searched on 07-12-2018

Car Hire

Economy Cars: (Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Aveo, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2) $74.12-$129.60

Intermediate Cars: (Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla, Vw Jetta, Nissan Sentra, Hyundai Sonata) $74.91-$129.60

Luxury Cars: (Cadillac Cts, Audi A8, Chrysler 300) $192.95-$260.35

Economy: (Ford Fiesta)$58.69-$63.33

Intermediate : (Hyundai Elantra, Chevrolet Cruze,Buick Verano, Ford Fusion,Buick Verano) $83.45-$68.27

Luxury: (Ford Taurus,Lincoln MKZ)$97.00-$119.82

Car Hire Companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz, and National. Avis and Budget.
Online car hire Car Hire Charlotte Douglas Airport(CLT) Car Hire Concord Regional Airport (USA)

Airport Facilities

Shopping and Dining Baggallini, Best Buy Express, Brighton, Brooks Brothers, Brookstone, Charlotte News, Charlotte's Landing, CNBC Express, Dylan's Candy Bar, Executive Shoeshine, The Eyes Have It, Heritage Booksellers, InMotion Entertainment, Johnston & Murphy, Kiehl's, M•A•C, Minute Suites, No Boundaries, On the Square Gift & News, Pandora, Queen City Gifts & News, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, The Scoreboard, Shades of Time, TRG Duty Free, Tumi, XpresSpa, 1897 Market, A Taste of Carolina, Auntie Anne's, Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, Beaudevin, Bojangles', Brioche Dorée, Brookwood Farms BBQ, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen, Captain Jack's Tavern, Carolina Beer Co., Chalice Café, Charlotte Bistro, Chick-fil-A, Whisky River,
Phillips Famous Seafood, Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express, and many more.
There are a few variety of restaurants and shops located in the airport terminal including vending machines offering soda, water, and snacks.
Lounges Minute Suites, USO Lounge, and American Airlines Admirals Club. N/A
Wi-Fi Services Free WiFi available. Free Wi-Fi available.
Transfer in and Around The Airport The airport has one Main Terminal with 6 Concourses: A, A North, B, C, D and E. It is linked together and can be covered on foot easily. Concord Regional Airport has a single modern terminal building which handling domestic flights.
Currency Exchange & ATM cash Points Travelex Currency Exchange offers business services, Western Union and more at the airport. Also, there are ATM machines situated in the airport terminal. ATM cash points are located inside the arrivals area.
Important phone numbers CLTAirport: +1 704-359-4013, Lost & Found: +1 704-359-8765. USAAirport: +1 716-297-4494.
Major Operating Airlines

Air Canada Express, American Airlines, American Eagle, Contour Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Lufthansa, Southwest Airlines, Ultimate Air Shuttle, United Airlines, United Express, and Volaris.

Allegiant Air

Major Connecting Destinations

New York, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Mexico, Jamaica, United Kingdom, Dominican Republic, Canada, Bahamas, Germany, Cayman Islands, Aruba, Italy, Spain, France, Costa Rica and many more.

Fort Lauderdale, Punta Gorda, Orlando-Sanford, St. Petersburg, New Orleans and more.

Tourist Info Centres There are information points located in the arrivals area. Ask the front desk for information concerning tourism.
Official website http://www.charlotteairport.com/ http://www.concordairportnc.com/

CHARLOTTE AIRPORTS

Which Charlotte airport is closest to central Charlotte?

There are 2 airports that serve Charlotte; Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) and Concord Regional Airport (USA). Charlotte Douglas Airport closest to central Charlotte is just 7.1 miles away by road and using the fast Charlotte Area Transit System line 5 will get you into central Charlotte in just 22 minutes and very comfortable for passengers with plenty of luggage or travelling with children. Concord Regional Airport is the furthest from the city centre located 15 miles away, the fastest public transport from the airport to the center takes around 40 minutes and it is very inconvenient for travellers with a lot of luggage.

Compare airport distances and transfer times to the center of Charlotte by public transport below.

Distance to Central Charlotte:

Charlotte Douglas Airport: 7.1 miles / 11.5 km
Concord Regional Airport: 15 miles / 24.3 km

Charlotte Douglas Airport to Central Charlotte Journey Times:

By Private Transfer: 10 minutes
By Bus: 22 minutes
By Taxi: 15 minutes

Concord Regional Airport to Central Charlotte Journey Times:

By Tram (Taxi + Tram line 501): 40 minutes
By Private Transfer: 20 minutes
By Taxi: 20 minutes

What is the best airport to fly into in Charlotte?

Charlotte Douglas airport is the best airport to fly into Charlottein terms of distance to the city centre, it is closer to central Charlotte and all the major attractions within. From the airport, passengers can visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame, a shrine for stock-car drivers past & present with a museum and theatre in 22 minutes by bus. Charlotte Douglas is served by efficient public transport links by bus which is very fast and convenient for those travelling with a lot of luggage and/or young children. The airport has a single terminal with 6 concourses and handles more crowd than USA airport, this means more queues, crowds and flight delays. It is served byAir Canada Express, American Airlines, American Eagle, Contour Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Lufthansa, and other airlines with flights to many major cities around the world.

USA (Concord Regional airport) is the main domestic hub in Charlotteand is served by Allegiant Air with flights to limited destinations within the country. It isthe furthest from the city center making the journey to Charlottefrom the airport slightly longer, its fast transport service link is not very convenient for travellers with young children or plenty of luggage because of the taxi to tram connection. It is a smaller airport with a single terminal with less crowd, queues and flight delays but its distance makes it suitable for backpackers who have extra time and want to save up on flight deals.

Is Charlotte Douglas Airport better than USA?

In terms of closeness to central Charlotte, this airport can be considered better than Concord Regional airport because passengers can make the trip to the city centre in 10-22 minutes. Though the closest to central Charlotte, it is served by many airlines and handles more crowd meaning longer queues and more flight delays compared to Concord Regional airport. Charlotte Douglas is better for business travellers who want to get to the city centre on time while Concord is suitable for budget travellers and adventurers.

Which airport is closest to the top attractions in Charlotte, North Carolina?

Both airports are close to the major attractions in Charlotte, but Charlotte Douglas airport is closer to more attractions such as the NASCAR Hall of Fame just 11.1 km away taking 26 minutes using the Charlotte Area Transit System line 5 from the airport. Concord Regional airport is closer to the Charlotte Motor Speedway and SEA Life located 7.3 km from the airport, only taxis travel the route taking just 7 minutes from $15-$19 or $7-$11 by Uber. Other attractions in the city include Carowinds, U.S. National Whitewater Center, Discovery Place Science, Freedom Park, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Carolinas Aviation Museum, Billy Graham Library, McDowell Nature Preserve, Mint Museum Randolph, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and many more.

How much does it Cost from Charlotte Douglas or Concord Regional to Central Charlotte?

From Charlotte Douglas Airport by:

Bus (CATS line 5Line 5): $2-$3 - http://charlottenc.gov/cats/Pages/default.aspx Bus runs every 30 minutes between 05:28 - 12:54.

Taxi: $40 - $50 - http://yellowcabofcharlotte.net/Available 24/7.

Uber: $10-$14- https://www.uber.com/en/gb/ Available on demand.

Lyft: $12-$15 - https://www.lyft.com/fare-estimateAvailable on demand.
But Private taxes are cheaper than Airport taxis, here to Book at

From Concord Regional Airport by:

Tram (Taxi + CATS Tram): $25-$29 -http://charlottenc.gov/cats/Pages/default.aspx Tram runs every 40 minutes between 06:38 - 01:23

Taxi: $40-$55 - http://yellowcabofcharlotte.net/Available 24/7.

Uber:$17-$22 - https://www.uber.com/en/gb/ Available on demand.

Lyft:$20-$25 - https://www.lyft.com/fare-estimateAvailable on demand.
But Private taxes are cheaper than Airport taxis, here to Book at

How much are Hotels at Charlotte Douglas and Concord Regional Airports?

Hotel prices can vary greatly depending on how far in advance you book, the demand for rooms, and which hotel you book but the prices below will give you a rough idea and you can do further research and hotel booking at https://www.tripindicator.com/hotel.html

Charlotte Douglas Airport Hotels: From $101 per night .
Concord Regional Airport Hotels: From $81 per night

How much does car hire cost at Charlotte Douglas or Concord Regional Airports?

All of the airports mentioned offer competitive prices and a range of cars to suit your needs. Prices are based on the type of car, driver age, length of hire, and demand but you can get a rough idea for each airport below.

Charlotte Douglas Airport Car Rental:
Budget Cars (Ford KA, Fiat Panda etc) Prices starting at $74.12 per day
Compact Cars (Ford Focus, VW Golf, etc) Prices starting at $74.91 per day
Luxury Cars (Cadillac Cts, Audi A8, etc): Prices starting at $192.9.

Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/

Concord Regional Airport Car Rental:
Budget Cars (Ford KA, Fiat Panda etc) Prices starting at $58.69 per day
Compact Cars (Ford Focus, VW Golf, etc) Prices starting at $83.45per day
Luxury Cars (Cadillac Cts, Audi A8, etc): Prices starting at $97.00.

Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/

Which Is The Main International Airport Serving Charlotte?

Charlotte Douglas Airport(CLT) is the main airport serving Charlotte city in North Carolina. Many airlines serve this airport with domestic and international flights to major cities across the world.

How Many Terminals Does Charlotte Douglas Airport Have?

Charlotte Douglas Airport is a single modern terminal airport and it handles both regional and international flights.

Which Airport Is Closer To The City Centre?

Charlotte Douglas Airport is 11.5 km to central Charlotte while Concord Regional airport is 24.3 km. This makes Charlotte Douglas airport the closest to the city centre and it is a 10-15 minutes from the airport.

What Best Hotels Are Near The Airports?

At CLT, Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Airport North (3-star), Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport (2.5-star), and Holiday Inn Charlotte Airport (3-Star). At USA, Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte-Concord (3-Star), Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Speedway/Concord (2.5-star), and Sleep Inn & Suites at Conco.

What Things To Do Near Charlotte Airports?

As a traveller/tourist these are some of the must see places around Charlotte airports such as NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park, Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary, The Mint Museum, Tour de Food, Discovery Place, Charlotte, NC, Feast Food Tours, ImaginOn, Charlotte, North Carolina, Carolinas Aviation Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Blumenthal Performing Arts, Charlotte NC Tours, Tin Kitchen Food Trucks, The Charlotte Museum of History, Levine Museum of the New South, RuRu's Tacos & Tequila, Dana Rader Golf School, Charlotte, North Carolina, Chef Alyssa's Kitchen, UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, Sharon Square, Legion Brewing Company, Latin American Contemporary Art Projects, Hendrick Motorsports, Lake Norman, and many more.

Charlotte Douglas Airport(CLT), Concord Regional Airport (USA) Terminal Maps

For Charlotte Douglas Airport(CLT) Terminal Maps visit https://www.tripindicator.com/clt-charlotte-douglas-airport-terminal-map.html

For Concord Regional Airport (USA) Maps visit https://www.tripindicator.com/usa-concord-regiona-airport-terminal-map.html

 

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