Charleston Airport

For all you travel birds out there, the Charleston Airport information you need is all right here.

The Charleston International Airport (CHS) is located in North Charleston, at the end of International Boulevard 12 miles (roughly 20 minutes) from the heart of Downtown.

Just down the street are the North Charleston Coliseum, Convention Center, Performing Arts Center and the Tanger Outlet Mall.

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Inside The Airport

Charleston International Airport Terminal Map
Charleston International Airport Terminal

Even though it is an International airport, there’s no need to be overwhelmed here. The Charleston Airport is small with only two terminals.

While the typical “arrive at airport” stigma is 2 hours prior to flight time, it is not usually the case in Charleston. While some like to gamble with arriving just one hour before, I’m much more cautious and like to get there at least 1½ hours before flight time, but that’s me.

Just like any airport, the security and check-in lines could be a breeze, but other times, they can get stopped up especially in season, during holidays and for business travel on Monday mornings. CHS however, is no LAX, ATL, JFK or ORD so you can relax about finding your way.

Charleston Airport Information

Charleston International Airport (CHS)
5500 International Blvd. #101
Charleston, SC 29418- 6911

Airport Operator (843) 767- 1100
Airport Information (843) 767-7009
Public Parking (843) 767-7026

Parking Information

Surface Parking:
0 – ½ hour – Free
Each additional ½ hour - $1.00
Daily maximum per 24 hours - $8.00
Lost ticket fee (minimum charge per day) - $8.00

Deck Parking:
0 – ½ hour – Free
Each additional ½ hour - $1.00
Daily maximum per 24 hours - $15.00
Lost ticket fee (minimum charge per day) - $15.00

NOTE: All rates listed are subject to change. Please check rates posted at the entrance to each area before entering.

Charleston International Airport Parking

Airline Information

  • airTran
    Reservations: 1-800-247-8726
  • AmericanAirlines Eagle
    Reservations: 1-800-433-7300
  • Continental Airlines
    Reservations: 1-800-525-0280
  • Delta
    Reservations: 1-800-221-1212
  • Northwest Airlines
    Reservations: 1-800-225-2525
  • United Express
    Reservations: 1-800-241-6522
  • US Airways
    Reservations: 1-800-428-4322

Rental Car Agencies

  • Avis
    843-767-7031
    1-800-331-1212
  • Budget
    843-767-7051
    1-800-527-0700
  • Dollar
    843-767-1130
    1-800-800-4000
  • Enterprise
    843-767-1109
    1-800-736-8222
  • Hertz
    843-767-4550
    1-800-654-3131
  • National
    843-767-3078
    1-800-227-7368
  • Thrifty
    843-552-1400
    1-800-647-4389

General Aviation

There are two other airports operated by the Charleston Aviation Authority specifically for private or business flyers:

  1. Charleston Executive Airport - JZI
    2700 Fort Trenholm Rd
    Johns Island, SC
  2. Mt. Pleasant Regional Airport - LRO
    Mt. Pleasant, SC

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