Flying from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Freeport Airport (FPO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Freeport Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Freeport's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Charlotte.
Leave enough time to catch your CLT to FPO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Freeport (and then exploring more of the Bahamas!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Freeport Airport.
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates CLT to FPO flights is American Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 73.33% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Freeport Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CLT and FPO include:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
CLT's address is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
79% of flights departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Charlotte Douglas Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Charlotte. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Freeport Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near CLT:
Arriving at Freeport Airport (FPO)
If you have a late Charlotte Douglas Airport to Freeport Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FPO:
Line up a Freeport Airport rental car from top outlets like Hertz or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Freeport and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
Increase the odds of getting a great price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Freeport Airport several weeks in advance is a good move.
When to fly to Freeport Airport (FPO)
February is the busiest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Freeport Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Freeport in September.
The warmest month in Freeport is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Freeport Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CLT to FPO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Bahamas
Nassau is just one of the many places in the Bahamas waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Freeport. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Beautiful beach, Beach and Marine Habitat at Atlantis.
