Asheville Regional Airport

Flying here is a breeze

Asheville’s Airport Offers Convenience on Many Levels

Just 20 minutes from downtown, the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) offers nonstop flights and easy connections through major US hubs. The airport currently has 27 nonstop destinations available, many of which are also international hubs—so connecting is easy, whether your attendees are coming from the US or beyond. TSA Pre✓® is available.

AVL is consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing airports in the country, and it was the third busiest airport in North Carolina in 2023. Over 2.2 million passengers traveled to or from AVL in 2023, catapulting the airport's annual passenger count beyond the historic two million mark for the first time.

Airport Fast Facts

Explore the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) with these fast facts – from nonstop flights to major cities to its easy access to downtown Asheville, AVL makes your journey smooth and efficient.

AVL is located just 12 miles from downtown Asheville.

Travel from AVL to the heart of it all in less than 20 minutes.

AVL offers daily nonstop flights to and from 27 destinations, including numerous international hubs.

AVL is served by six airlines: Allegiant, American, Delta, JetBlue, Sun Country and United.

$400 Million Expansion Brings a New Terminal

In August 2023, the airport broke ground on a major infrastructure project that will expand the airport terminal’s size by 150%. The airport will grow from seven gates to twelve, with ample room for further expansion. The first concourse will be open for passengers in about two years.

The new design concept, inspired by the natural beauty of the western North Carolina mountains, will feature a spacious and bright grand lobby, state-of-the-art ticketing and baggage claim areas, an inviting concessions plaza, and thoughtfully designed gate areas to enhance passenger comfort and experience.

Nonstop Destinations/Connections

Allegiant

Austin (AUS), *Baltimore (BWI), *Boston (BOS),*Chicago (MDW), *Denver (DEN), *Destin (VPS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Houston (HOU), Key West (EYW), Las Vegas (LAS), Minneapolis (MSP), Newark (EWR), Orlando International (MCO), Orlando/Sanford (SFB), Phoenix (PHX), Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota (SRQ), St. Pete/Clearwater (PIE), West Palm Beach (PBI)
*Seasonal

American Airlines

Charlotte (CLT), *Chicago (ORD), Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW), *Miami (MIA), New York City (LGA), Philadelphia (PHL), Washington, D.C. (DCA)
*Seasonal

Delta

Atlanta (ATL), LaGuardia (LGA), Minneapolis (MSP)

JetBlue

Boston (BOS)

Sun Country Airlines

*Minneapolis (MSP)
*Seasonal

United

Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Newark (EWR)