Flying from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in London. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) leaving from here.
Expect to be in the air for 9 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight.
The timezone in Charlotte is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), with 21 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from LHR to CLT is the 9:15am American Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 4:55pm with American Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from London to CLT.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
American Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport taking off from LHR.
Most passengers choose to book seats with American Airlines from LHR to CLT.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 85.31% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to CLT. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to recharge 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:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to CLT flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking a plane ticket from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) with a stop or two can offer you more departure time choices and access to lower fares. When jetting off from London Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can detour to on the way to CLT:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving when they should, STN is a reliable starting point for any trip.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Consider staying in a hotel near CLT if you're catching a late flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Settle into one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
The address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
From Charlotte Douglas International Airport, central Charlotte is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
$662 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Return flights start at $1,020. These prices can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from London to CLT, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Charlotte. September is when most people book flights from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a London to CLT plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Charlotte to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Charlotte
Start your Charlotte trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Charlotte when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art followed by Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Charlotte, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 225 kilometres east to Raleigh to tick off its leading attractions. From North Carolina Museum of Art to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.




