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Visiting Kiawah Island by air just became much more affordable

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AirTran Airways announced it would begin service to Charleston International Airport (CHS) on May 24. Initially, it will provide non-stop daily service between Charleston and Atlanta Hartsfield International, with two more flights beginning June 7. Introductory fares begin at $59 one-way. This news has already seen some of Charleston's existing carriers (which include Delta, US Airways, Continental, United, American and Northwest) begin to lower prices.

Distances from Area Airports (Airport Codes)

Airport
 Distance
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston International)
 33 miles
Johns Island, SC (JZI-Charleston Executive)
 15 miles
Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH-Hilton Head Island)
 110 miles
Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah International)
 115 miles
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach International)
 118 miles
Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
 132 miles
Florence, SC (FLO-Florence Regional)
 159 miles
Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte Douglas International)
 230 miles
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville Spartanburg
 235 miles

From Interstate 20 traveling eastbound or Interstate 26 traveling eastbound (Atlanta/Columbia)

  • Follow Interstate 20 eastbound to Columbia, where you will merge onto Interstate 26 east

  • Follow Interstate 20 eastbound to Columbia, where you will merge onto Interstate 26 east

  • Follow signs for Interstate 526 West (Savannah)

  • Follow for 6 miles to end of the interstate. At the end, turn right onto Savannah Highway/US 17 South

  • Continue on Savannah Highway/US 17 South for five miles, at the 5th Traffic Light, turn left onto Main Road. (Landmark - Burger King/BP Gas)

  • Continue on Main Road for 15 miles, you will arrive at a roundabout

  • Stay in left lane as you enter the roundabout and proceed 3/4 way around to the exit: Kiawah Island Parkway

  • Once on the island, you will pass through the security gate (left lane), the resort will be 2 miles past the gate

From Interstate 77 traveling southbound (Charlotte)

  • Follow Interstate 77 southbound to Columbia, where you will merge onto Interstate 26 east

  • Follow signs for Interstate 526 West (Savannah)

  • Follow for 6 miles to end of the interstate. At the end, turn right onto Savannah Highway/US 17 south

  • Continue on Savannah Highway/US 17 South for five miles, at the 5th Traffic Light, turn left onto Main Road. (Landmark - Burger King/BP Gas)

  • Continue on Main Road for 15 miles, you will arrive at a roundabout

  • Stay in left lane as you enter the roundabout and proceed 3/4 way around to the exit: Kiawah Island Parkway

  • Once on the island, you will pass through the security gate (left lane), the resort will be 2 miles past the gate

From Interstate 95 traveling northbound (Jacksonville, FL)

  • Follow Interstate 95 north into South Carolina to Exit 33 US Highway 17 South

  • Follow US 17 south for 43 miles: US 17 south becomes Savannah HIghway

  • Continue on Savannah Highway/US 17 south until Main Road and turn right onto Main Road

  • Continue on Main Road for 15 miles, you will arrive at a roundabout

  • Stay in left lane as you enter the roundabout and proceed 3/4 way around to the exit: Kiawah Island Parkway

  • Once on the island, you will pass through the security gate (left lane), the resort will be 2 miles past the gate

From Interstate 95 traveling southbound (Richmond, VA)

  • Follow Interstate 95 south to Interstate 26 east (Charleston)

  • Follow signs for Interstate 526 West (Savannah)

  • Follow for 6 miles to end of the interstate. At the end, turn right onto Savannah Highway/US 17 south

  • Continue on Savannah Highway/US 17 South for five miles, at the 5th Traffic Light, turn left onto Main Road. (Landmark - Burger King/BP Gas)

  • Continue on Main Road for 15 miles, you will arrive at a roundabout

  • Stay in left lane as you enter the roundabout and proceed 3/4 way around to the exit: Kiawah Island Parkway

  • Once on the island, you will pass through the security gate (left lane), the resort will be 2 miles past the gate

From Charleston International Airport:

  • Upon exiting the airport, turn right onto I-526 West towards Savannah. 

  • Continue on Savannah Highway/US 17 South for five miles, at the 5th Traffic Light, turn left onto Main Road. (Landmark - Burger King/BP Gas)

  • Continue on Main Road for 15 miles, you will arrive at a roundabout

  • Stay in left lane as you enter the roundabout and proceed 3/4 way around to the exit: Kiawah Island Parkway

  • Once on the island, you will pass through the security gate (left lane), the resort will be 2 miles past the gate

  • Charleston International Airport is only 45 minutes from Kiawah, while the area's executive airport - perfect for private and corporate jets - is only 15 minutes away

Off Island Transportation

Island Shuttle provides off island and airport ground transportation.  Please call (843) 768-2771.
 

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