If you’re arriving by plane, you won’t have to think too long and hard about which airport to choose. Statesville has just one – Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT).

A flight to Statesville means hitting the tarmac at Charlotte Airport. Disembark the plane, grab your baggage and you’ll be 64 kilometres from the center of town.

There are 12 airlines that fly into Statesville from 168 airports around the world.

Statesville receives the most flights from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines with American Airlines being the preferred choice of carrier. Queens Village is the most popular city for passengers to set off from.

Flying to somewhere new is much more fun when there aren’t any annoying stopovers to slow you down. If you’re traveling to Statesville, the awesome news is that there are around 4,280 direct flights operating every week.

A large number of flights to Statesville leave from Orlando, Atlanta and Nashville airports.

Which city you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you’ll get to see. From Washington to Statesville, the average flight time is 1 hour and 36 minutes. From Queens Village it’s more or less 2 hours and 7 minutes, and from Orlando it’s 1 hour and 44 minutes.

If you’d like to have some extra spending money on your Statesville vacation, listen up! As every seasoned jet-setter will tell you, avoid booking at the last minute. Fares are often highest close to the departure date. Don’t stop there, though. Do some research and see if there are multiple airports at your destination. Fares often differ depending on which airport you jet into. Be sure to compare prices across air carriers too. Last but not least, another easy way to save a few dollars is be ready to book fast. If you spot a terrific deal, don’t think twice — snap it up while you can.

No matter where you’re coming from, flying can be a seamless experience if you’ve prepared well enough. We’ve compiled a list of handy hints that will get your Statesville escape started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• First things first, pack in your passport, important documents, bank cards and vital medications. Next, you’ll need some extra in-flight entertainment to while away the time. A juicy novel and a laptop crammed with your favorite shows are some wonderful options. If you hope to take a short snooze, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of earplugs will also come in handy. Finally, squeeze in a toothbrush and some cleansing wipes to ensure you step off the plane looking and feeling fresh.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Make sure you don’t have a Swiss Army knife hiding in one of the zippers of your carry-on luggage. Other prohibited items include explosive or flammable goods, such as bleach and fuel, and liquids and gels in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should always be your priority when selecting what to wear during your flight. Consider your choice of footwear with care too, as swollen feet and ankles are a common occurrence. Shoes which are flat and slightly roomy work well.
• Unfortunately, a risk of flying long-haul is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by prolonged periods of inactivity. To avoid this, take every opportunity to wander around the cabin. Compression tights and socks are also a great idea to help lower your risk.

As savvy travelers know, the secret is to be well organized before you arrive at the airport security gate. That way, you’ll be boarding that plane to Statesville in a flash. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a great start:

• Airport security personnel first need to check that you have a valid passport and boarding pass before anything else. Have them ready to show.
• Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other items in your pocket, like your earphones, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them as your turn draws near.
• For just a few moments, you’ll have to unplug from technology. Your phone, tablet and any other electronic gadgets also need to be sent through the scanner.
• Any gels or liquids, such as shampoo or hairspray, that you want to bring on board must be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). They must also all fit inside a quart-size (one liter), zip-lock bag.
• There’s a possibility that you’ll be asked to take your shoes off to be X-rayed, so wearing lightweight sneakers is always a good idea.
• Sharp or pointed objects (like knives and scissors) can’t be taken on board. They’ll be seized at security, so pack them safely away in your checked bags.