Don’t Wing It: Prepare to Fly

Don’t wing it on your upcoming travels! Incorporate the tips below to help ensure a smooth trip.

• Reserve parking online in advance. Of the Airport’s 25,000 parking spots, 15,000 are available for online booking. The Royalty Program allows travelers to earn rewards with points earned by booking CLT Airport parking online at parkCLT.com or on the CLT Airport app. Download the free, all-in-one CLT Airport app at the App Store or on Google Play.
• Consider alternate routes in case of traffic congestion. Use a navigation app to avoid trouble spots.
• Be inside the terminal at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.
• Plan to reach your parking space thirty minutes before your desired arrival time at the terminal.
• REAL ID enforcement began May 7 – Visit tsa.gov for up-to-date guidance on prohibited items and screening procedures. All concourses and aircraft gates are accessible from any security checkpoint.

Stay Informed

• Connect with your airline or monitor the CLT Airport app for flight updates. Check in for your flight before leaving home and save your boarding pass on your mobile phone.
• Review the TSA website for information on what you are allowed to bring through security. You can also text “travel” to AskTSA (275-872) or send a message through Facebook Messenger, X (formerly Twitter) or Apple Messenger.
• Check the CLT Airport website and app for shuttle bus wait times and security checkpoint wait times.
• Follow @CLTairport on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn for the latest Airport news.

Explore CLT’s Growing Food, Shopping & Art Scene

Whether you’re craving a bite to eat, looking for a place to shop, or just want to get your steps in and explore the terminal, you can find it all at CLT! The CLT Airport app allows you to browse options. Click on “change area” to sort them by location or check out CLT concessions here.