Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Charleston Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Charleston is five hours behind London and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Your LHR to CHS flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Charleston Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and CHS:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Charleston Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Charleston Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CHS instead:
Grab a Charleston Airport rental car and discover Charleston and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Budget and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Charleston Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Charleston Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Charleston. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Charleston Airport (CHS)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Charleston Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Charleston based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Charleston Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Charleston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to CHS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Charleston is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south-west of Charleston, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, consider Charlotte, about 290 kilometres north of Charleston. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are among the biggest draws.