Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Charleston Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Charleston's timezone is UTC-5, making Charleston one hour ahead of Birmingham.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BHM to CHS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Charleston Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BHM and CHS:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
79% of flights departing from Birmingham Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Charleston Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHM:
Arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS)
Consider staying in a hotel near CHS if you're catching a late Birmingham Airport to Charleston Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Charleston Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo and find adventure across Charleston and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Charleston Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Charleston Airport (CHS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Charleston Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Charleston. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Charleston Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Charleston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BHM to CHS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Charleston, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 322 kilometres south-west to Jacksonville to tick off its leading sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 290 kilometres north of Charleston, Charlotte is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
