Private charter · Asheville, NC
Private charter to & from Asheville
Fly private to Asheville for the Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway drives, a celebrated food and brewery scene and cool mountain air
- AVL
- K0A7
Price a private flight from Asheville
Fly private in Asheville
Asheville, without the hub.
- 2
- Airports
- 5
- Passengers
- 57
- Direct routes
Asheville sits in a broad valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains where the Swannanoa and French Broad rivers meet, and it has long drawn people looking for mountain air and a creative way of life. George Vanderbilt built the Biltmore Estate here in the 1890s, and the town’s Art Deco downtown, craft studios and independent restaurants give it a character unlike anywhere else in the Southeast. Tourism and hospitality lead the economy, alongside healthcare, craft brewing, outdoor-gear companies and a large community of artists and remote workers.
Getting here by car means winding mountain highways: roughly two hours from Charlotte and much longer from Atlanta, Raleigh or Nashville. Flying private into Asheville Regional, just south of town, or into Hendersonville makes a long weekend practical and puts you at the estate gates or a downtown table well before dinner. Visitors come for the Blue Ridge Parkway, waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest, hiking and fly fishing, breweries large and small and a chef-driven dining scene. Second homeowners in the surrounding mountains use the flight to escape summer heat and catch peak fall color.
Airports
Charter to and from Asheville airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Asheville, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.
AVL
Commercial airportAsheville Regional Airport
Asheville · KAVL
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,002 ft
K0A7
Regional airportHendersonville Airport
Hendersonville
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,075 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Asheville
When to go. Fall is Asheville’s busiest season, as leaves turn on the higher ridges in early October and color works its way down into the valley later in the month. Spring brings wildflowers and blooming rhododendrons along the parkway, and summer is noticeably cooler than the lowlands, making it popular with families. Biltmore’s Christmas season, with decorated rooms and candlelight evenings, runs from November into early January. Winter is quieter, with occasional snow at higher elevations.
- 01
Biltmore Estate
George Vanderbilt’s 250-room French Renaissance-style château is the largest privately owned house in the United States, set among Frederick Law Olmsted-designed gardens, a winery and miles of trails.
- 02
Blue Ridge Parkway
The scenic parkway curves past Asheville on its route along the crest of the Appalachians, with overlooks, trailheads and the Folk Art Center just east of town. Check for seasonal closures before driving.
- 03
The Omni Grove Park Inn
This historic stone resort on Sunset Mountain is known for its sweeping views, an underground spa, a Donald Ross golf course and a lobby fireplace big enough to walk into.
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Downtown Asheville
The compact downtown is lined with Art Deco buildings, independent bookstores, galleries and restaurants, including the restored Grove Arcade and the landmark City Building.
- 05
North Carolina Arboretum
Set within Pisgah National Forest just south of town, the arboretum offers formal gardens, a respected bonsai collection, seasonal exhibits and wooded trails for walking and cycling.
- 06
River Arts District
Former industrial buildings along the French Broad River hold working artist studios, galleries and breweries, where visitors can watch potters, painters and glassblowers at work.
Popular routes
Private flights from Asheville

Asheville Charlotte
100 mi · about 35 min

Asheville Atlanta
165 mi · about 55 min

Asheville Nashville
240 mi · about 1 hr 25 min

Asheville Charleston
244 mi · about 1 hr 25 min

Asheville Richmond
314 mi · about 1 hr 50 min

Asheville Raleigh
213 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
Asheville Savannah
257 mi · about 1 hr 30 min

Asheville Hilton Head Island
258 mi · about 1 hr 30 min

Asheville Virginia Beach
376 mi · about 2 hr 10 min

Asheville Memphis
424 mi · about 2 hr 25 min

Asheville Knoxville
81 mi · about 30 min

Asheville Kiawah Island
250 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
Flights to Asheville
- Atlanta165 mi · about 55 min
- Savannah257 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- St. Simons Island314 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Augusta150 mi · about 50 min
- Lake Oconee159 mi · about 55 min
- Athens123 mi · about 45 min
- Columbus254 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Macon201 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Blue Ridge112 mi · about 40 min
- Pine Mountain230 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Thomasville339 mi · about 2 hr
- Gainesville116 mi · about 40 min
Every route from Asheville
- Charlotte100 mi · about 35 min
- Atlanta165 mi · about 55 min
- Nashville240 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Charleston244 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Richmond314 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Raleigh213 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Savannah257 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Hilton Head Island258 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Virginia Beach376 mi · about 2 hr 10 min
- Memphis424 mi · about 2 hr 25 min
- Knoxville81 mi · about 30 min
- Kiawah Island250 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Charlottesville281 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- St. Simons Island314 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Augusta150 mi · about 50 min
- Chattanooga156 mi · about 55 min
- Myrtle Beach246 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Wilmington281 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Williamsburg345 mi · about 2 hr
- Lake Oconee159 mi · about 55 min
- Roanoke186 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Outer Banks387 mi · about 2 hr 15 min
- Athens123 mi · about 45 min
- Columbia140 mi · about 50 min
- Pinehurst176 mi · about 1 hr
- Hot Springs224 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Aiken152 mi · about 55 min
- Chapel Hill198 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Columbus254 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Middleburg353 mi · about 2 hr 5 min
- Greensboro158 mi · about 55 min
- Blacksburg164 mi · about 55 min
- Macon201 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Murfreesboro216 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Blue Ridge112 mi · about 40 min
- Winston-Salem133 mi · about 45 min
- Beaufort243 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Staunton261 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Clarksville276 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Pine Mountain230 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Fredericksburg337 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Jackson352 mi · about 2 hr
- Cookeville170 mi · about 1 hr
- Pawleys Island246 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Thomasville339 mi · about 2 hr
- Winchester345 mi · about 2 hr
- Abingdon83 mi · about 30 min
- Gainesville116 mi · about 40 min
- Camden144 mi · about 50 min
- Tullahoma207 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Beaufort339 mi · about 2 hr
- New Bern311 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Valdosta331 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Fayetteville210 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Albany292 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Rome175 mi · about 1 hr
- Greenville291 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
Questions
Flying private in Asheville
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Asheville?
Littlebird flies in and out of Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Hendersonville Airport (K0A7). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.
How do I book a private charter from Asheville?
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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Asheville?
Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.
What are popular private flights from Asheville?
Popular trips include Charlotte (about 35 min), Atlanta (about 55 min), Nashville (about 1 hr 25 min), and Charleston (about 1 hr 25 min). Every route is priced instantly online.
Is private charter in Asheville, NC safe?
Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).
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