CLTCharlotte·Charlotte Douglas International·Charlotte, United States
Recommended minimum45 minutes
Concourses
6
Concourse A, Concourse B, Concourse C, Concourse D, Concourse E, International Arrivals Facility
Max Transit
25m
via walking
Avg. Security
20m
~10m with PreCheck
Primary Hub
American Airlines
Domestic → Domestic
40min
Domestic → International
50min
International → Domestic
60min
International → International
75min
Charlotte skylinePhoto by John Hill on Pexels
AD PLACEMENT — CONTEXTUAL
There is no train or shuttle between concourses at CLT; passengers walk through connecting corridors and atriums, aided by moving walkways in the longer stretches. International arrivals clear Customs and Border Protection at the dedicated Concourse A international arrivals facility, and a sterile corridor allows onward domestic connections without a second TSA screening.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Single-terminal, all-airside connections
No inter-terminal train — walking only
Long concourse-to-concourse distances
Dedicated international arrivals facility with sterile domestic connection
American Airlines
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at CLT?

Too tight for the walking distances between most concourses at this domestic hub. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at CLT?

Comfortable for most domestic-to-domestic connections within the concourse system. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at CLT?

Sufficient for most domestic-domestic and domestic-international connections, and workable for international arrivals needing CBP clearance. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at CLT?

Comfortable margin even for international-to-international connections requiring the full CBP and sterile-corridor process. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at CLT?

Ample time for any connection type, including slower CBP lines during peak international arrival banks. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at CLT?

Very safe margin for any connection type at CLT, including with checked bags on international arrival. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at CLT?

Well beyond any realistic connection need, even during disrupted operations. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at CLT?

Excess time; consider exploring the terminal or grabbing a meal given CLT's dining options. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at CLT?

Far more time than needed, effectively a long layover rather than a connection risk. See full 4 hr guide →

AD PLACEMENT — BEFORE FOOTER