Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) is located 7 miles west of Charlotte.

To/From the Airport: The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operates a bus service to and from the airport and the city. Selected hotels provide their own courtesy shuttles for guests. There are several transport providers that offer 24-hour shuttle services between the airport and any point. Eight car rental agencies are represented at the airport. Taxis are accessible outside the terminal on the Baggage Claim level.

Features: Car parking, valet parking, information desk, visitor information center, flight information monitors, visual paging, meeting points, motorist assistance, bank, ATMs, currency exchange, data ports, postal and courier services, coffee shops, snack bars, fast food outlets, wine bars and lounges, confectionary shops, ice cream parlors, bars, cocktail lounges, cafes and restaurants, duty free outlets, gift shops, fashion and accessories boutiques, wine and liquor store, bookstores, newsstands, music stores, chemist shops, technology and gadget stores, lost & found, baggage cart rentals, disabled facilities, access to persons with reduced mobility, smoking areas, first aid, chapel, spa, shoe shine booth, business center and conferencing facilities are available.

Contact(s): +1 (704) 359 4000, +1 (704)359-4910

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