Asheville Airport Departures (AVL)

Flight Departures at Asheville Airport

Departing guests from Asheville Airport are dropped off outside the terminal building at the ground transportation area.

It is advised that passengers must secure their items and baggage before leaving their transport vehicle.

Upon entering the terminal, please prepare your airplane ticket, a valid passport, and an Identification card.

All outbound travelers must be at the airport 1 hour and 30 minutes before their scheduled flights to complete their check-in transactions.

Transfer Services at Asheville Airport

Transportation is essential in North Carolina, particularly in Asheville. All outbound guests may take transfer services at distinguished areas, such as outside most renowned establishments such as malls, markets, airports, and terminals.

Transfer services include car rentals, taxis, hotel shuttles, rideshares, and buses.

However, they can only drop passengers outside the terminal building at the ground transportation area.

It is also best for all passenger guests to check the luggage requirement before their flight to know what items are allowed for hand-carry and check-in baggage.

Personal items must be secured before boarding and deplaning the aircraft.

Rental Car Services at Asheville Airport

Renting a car from local and international car rental agencies is one of the most convenient forms of transportation.

Asheville Airport has a few car rental partners offering interested clients their services.

To rent a vehicle, renters may proceed to the Arrivals Hall, where the airport car rental counters are located.

Foreign renters must present a driver's license, passport, and identification card at the rental counter and be credit card holders. Please check the list of valid credit cards at your chosen rental agency.

Interested renters must be at least 25 years old to qualify for a vehicle. They must also complete the given contract.

For convenience, renters may book cars online through our partners. However, online payment is required for comfort.

Rented vehicles from the airport must be returned to the facility at the end of the contract period.

Renters are advised to notify their rental agency before returning the vehicle for some instructions.

The airport is open 24/7, therefore returning rented cars is generally acceptable. Cars must be parked in the same parking lane where it was parked.

Car Rental Rates may vary depending on the company and the selected vehicle.

Please refer to our car rental services to learn more about renting vehicles at Asheville Airport.

Ride Shares at Asheville Airport

Rideshare cars are serving Asheville Airport. They can pick up and drop passengers outside the terminal building at the ground transportation area.

Interested passengers may also download the ride application on their smartphones for convenience.

Taxis at Asheville Airport

Metered taxi cabs are available outside the terminal building of Asheville Airport. However, they can only pick up and drop off guests at the ground transportation area.

The airport is approximately 14 miles or about 30 to 35 minutes to and from Downtown Asheville via its fastest route, US-25 N.

The regular taxi rate from the airport to downtown Asheville and vice versa ranges from $30.00 to $35.00.

Note that taxi fares vary depending on the passenger's destination and traffic conditions within the district.

Further information regarding taxis is available on our taxis page.

Buses at Asheville Airport

Buses are Asheville's public transit, giving commuters a more convenient and accessible transfer service to and from Asheville Airport.

Asheville Rides Transit (ART) and Apple Country Public Transit offer bus services within Asheville, North Carolina, and neighboring areas.

They are available outside the airport's terminal building. More information about buses to and from Asheville Airport.

Bus fares vary depending on the passenger's point of destination.

Trains at Asheville Airport

Train transit is not accessible at Asheville Airport. However, two railway stations are located in South Carolina, just an hour's drive from downtown Asheville. More information about train services near Asheville Airport.

Hotel Shuttle Services at Asheville Airport

Local hotel accommodations in Asheville provide Hotel Shuttles. Some are complimentary, and some are charged an additional fee for the transfer service.

Therefore, travelers must have their hotel shuttles confirmed before arriving or departing from Asheville Airport.

Shuttles can only pick up and drop off passenger guests at the airport's ground transportation center.

Parking at Asheville Airport

Departing guests interested in availing of parking spaces within Asheville Airport may contact LAZ Parking (Airport Parking Operator) at +1 828-209-2125 or visit lazparking.com for further details.

The airport provides safe, affordable, and convenient parking areas to public guests.

Hourly, Daily, Garage, Shuttle, and Handicapped Parking are conveniently located within the airport's premises.

The parking rate starts at $1.00 and may vary depending on the client’s chosen lot.

Rates and further details about parking services are available on our parking page.

Other Services at Asheville Airport

Disabled Passengers at Asheville Airport

Asheville Airport is a disabled-friendly establishment that offers the utmost service for persons with special needs.

There are wheelchairs, handicapped parking and restrooms, medical aid services, PWD jetways, and teletypewriter communication or telephone devices for individuals with special needs.

Therefore, outbound flying guests are encouraged to contact their airline provider or the airport's guest service center to prepare the needed facilities before their flight schedule.

WiFi at Asheville Airport

For the urgent need to use the internet, Asheville Airport provides free WiFi access to everyone.

You may also scribble the internet as past time while waiting for your boarding schedule.

Connect your smart device to the airport’s provided network. A connecting browser will pop up. Complete the detail form and click the “ACCEPT + CONNECT” button to access the internet.

Airport Communication Center at Asheville Airport

Departing passengers with concerns may approach Asheville Airport’s Guest Services Center or the Welcome Center. This facility caters to queries, gives assistance, and provides information to every guest.

Their friendly and knowledgeable staff will happily help guests with transportation arrangements, directions, site maps, flight information, luggage cart rental, paging, postage, shipping, photocopying, faxing, and scanning.

They may also contact the center at +1 828-209-3660 or email them at gs@flyavl.com.

Smoking at Asheville Airport

Asheville Airport is a smoke-free facility.

Therefore, smoking is prohibited in all public areas, including food hubs and bars within the premises.

However, just a few designated smoking spots are marked outside the terminal.

Lost and Found Section at Asheville Airport

Left and missing items are taken to the Lost and Found Office of Asheville Airport. Concerned outbound guests may contact them at +1 828-209-3660.

Most items in the facility are stored for 90 days before being them to local charity groups.

For items left on the aircraft, passengers must contact their airline immediately.

Restrooms at Asheville Airport

Restrooms are conveniently located throughout Asheville Airport. They are available at the pre-and post-security areas of the facility.

Nursing Stations at Asheville Airport

Asheville Airport has a Mamava Suite Pod for breastfeeding mothers traveling with their infants.

The nursing pod is located in the post-security area of the terminal building.

ATMs at Asheville Airport

A cash machine or an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) is available in the pre-security area of the main terminal building.

Currency exchange at Asheville Airport

Guests can't have their banknotes exchanged inside Asheville Airport. However, nearby foreign exchange outlets are outside the airport premises.

Food and Beverages at Asheville Airport

Departing guests may enjoy eating at one of the food hubs available at the pre-and post-security section of Asheville Airport's terminal building.

Shopping at Asheville Airport

Outbound guests may purchase souvenir items from terminal retail gift shops located in the post-security area of the airport’s main terminal building.

Pet-Relief Area at Asheville Airport

Outbound travelers with pets are provided with Animal Relief Areas, located at the landside northern portion of the main terminal building; one on the grassy ground adjacent to the edge of the building and one in the post-security area.

Ticketing Services at Asheville Airport

It has been fortunate for all passenger guests of Asheville Airport to avail of convenient ticketing services, especially those who urgently need an airplane ticket.

Ticketing Counters are located in the pre-departure area inside the terminal building.

Each airline has its ticketing counter and schedule of operation. For further details, please visit https://flyavl.com/flights-and-airlines/airlines.