Traveling with CLT - Holiday Edition 2022

Nov. 17, 2022

Traveilng with CLT is published by Charlotte Douglas International Airport several times a year.

Traveling for the Holidays
Expect CLT to be Busier Than Ever

Thanksgiving travel has begun at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

CLT is expecting more than 822,000 passengers to travel to, from and through the Airport starting today (Nov. 17) through Monday, Nov. 28. The busiest days will be today, Friday, Nov. 18, Tuesday, Nov. 22, Wednesday, Nov. 23, Sunday, Nov. 27 and Monday, Nov. 28.

More than 73,000 originating and connecting passengers will visit CLT on each of those days.

Read More: Thanksgiving Travel

Holiday Travel Tips

Arrive Early

The airlines and Transportation Security Administration recommend travelers be in line in Ticketing to check in or for security screening:

at least two hours before domestic travel, or
at least three hours before international travel.

Plan Ahead

Parking will fill fast. Reserve your space ahead of time and save time and money at parkclt.com. Check latest parking conditions: 704.359.5555.

The Cell Phone Waiting Lot is free and great for picking up at the Airport.

Check security wait times on the CLT app or at cltairport.com. Check shuttle bus wait times online too.

What Can I Bring?

Before you travel, check your luggage for anything that is prohibited in the Airport. Weapons of any kind are not allowed.

For questions on what is allowed, the TSA's "What Can I Bring" online feature can help.

Carrying presents? It's recommended that you do not wrap them or put the items in gift bags, which can be easily inspected at the checkpoint if needed.

Stay Safe, Travel Safe

While most COIVD restrictions have been lifted, safe travel is our No. 1 priority.

CLT is committed to providing a safe and healthy airport so that passengers have the confidence to fly.

Various safety measures and procedures implemented because of the pandemic continue. Get the latest safety travel tips and information on our website.

More Travel Tips

Airlines Offering New Air Service

From the mountains of Virginia to the beaches of the Bahamas to two of the nation's largest cities, you can get there from Charlotte thanks to destinations already added this fall by airlines serving CLT.

CLT is ranked the world’s fifth busiest airport with 43 million passengers in 2021. CLT is served by eight major carriers, 15 regional carriers and three foreign flag carriers with nonstop service to 181 destinations, including 35 international locations and three U.S. territories.

Read the Sun Country Airlines announcement this week about its plans to offer commercial air service from CLT to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) starting in April.

Learn More: Other Air Service

Are you REAL ID Ready?

December marks six months before the REAL ID requirement takes effect.

In just six month, you will need a REAL ID or another form of federal identification to board an aircraft. Don't get turned away at the checkpoint. Learn how to get your REAL ID, with the yellow star, whether you live in North or South Carolina at the helpful links on our website.

Learn More: REAL ID

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Traveling for the Holidays Expect CLT to be Busier Than Ever

Traveling for the Holidays
Expect CLT to be Busier Than Ever