Getting to Asheville
Asheville is open
Find Your Path to Asheville
Asheville is open and ready to welcome you back. Plan a return trip with heart and be part of the comeback.
The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is fully operational, and all major highways have reopened, including I-40 near the North Carolina/Tennessee border, reopening to one lane each way with a reduced speed limit and narrowed lanes. There are also alternate roads to ensure easy access from all directions.
Plan your trip and join us in the mountains—your journey starts here.
Getting Here by Car
Asheville is an easy drive from most of the eastern United States. It is centrally located in the epicenter of numerous major cities.
Getting Here by Air
Rated as one of the fastest growing airports in the U.S., the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is conveniently located just 20 minutes south of downtown Asheville.
Plan Your Route to the Heart of the Blue Ridge
Asheville, North Carolina sits in one of the most majestic mountain regions in the world and can be easily accessed by plane, car or bus.
50% of the US population lives within 600 miles of Asheville.
2 major interstates (I-26 & I-40) connect Asheville to other major cities.
Asheville Regional Airport serves 27 destinations, including frequent daily connections to six international hubs.
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