Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Charleston Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Charleston's timezone is UTC-5, making Charleston six hours behind Barcelona.
Your BCN to CHS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Charleston Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BCN and CHS:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart BCN reach their destination on time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Charleston Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS)
If you're arriving on a late Barcelona Airport to Charleston Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CHS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Charleston Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo to explore Charleston and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Charleston Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Charleston Airport (CHS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Charleston Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Charleston in March.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona Airport to Charleston Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Charleston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to CHS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Charleston. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 290 kilometres north of Charleston, Charlotte is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.