Why go
- City in North Carolina, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Biltmore Estate.
- Served by Asheville Regional Airport (AVL).
History
Asheville is a city in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. Located at the confluence of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, it is the county seat of Buncombe County. It is the most populous city in Western North Carolina and the state's 11th-most populous city with a population of 94,589 at the 2020 census. The three-county Asheville metropolitan area has an estimated 422,000 residents.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 4 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*
- Air France AF (CRJ-700, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- American Airlines AA (DH8, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Charlotte
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
- US Airways US (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Charlotte
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AVL has direct flights to 8 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Asheville, North Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.