Travelling from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
You can take your pick of a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
8 hours 59 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Charlotte is 4 hours behind London. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the most popular route. There are 29 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with American Airlines at 15:15. Opt for the first LHR to CLT departure operated by American Airlines at 08:40 if you want to get going earlier.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from London to CLT. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport with American Airlines.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from London to CLT leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Looking for a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can reserve a direct flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) departing from this busy hub.
You can board a direct flight from London to CLT with American Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of LGW.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, check out these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to CLT, take it easy in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Reserve a hotel near CLT if you're taking a late flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Charlotte. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It typically takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 221 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 434 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from London to CLT if you book 8 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey are usually at their lowest.
The cheapest month for tickets from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices drop. Timing matters when searching for cheap tickets from London to CLT.
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The best time to fly from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Charlotte. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in August. This is the busiest month for flights from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Before you book a flight from London to CLT, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Charlotte, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 13ºC.
More about Charlotte
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One of the best ways to get to know Charlotte is to explore its most popular attractions. Some highlights include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
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