Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
The timezone in Charlotte is UTC-4, which is seven hours behind Istanbul.
Leave plenty of time to make your IST to CLT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between IST and CLT:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
$521 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $712. These prices can change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from IST to CLT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CLT instead:
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Charlotte Douglas International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to central Charlotte has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 4 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Charlotte. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to CLT in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
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