Fly & Drive guide
Fly into CHO, drive to Shenandoah National Park
Your route
CHO
Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
Shenandoah National Park
About 1 h 3 min · 34 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.
Your arrival plan
01Flights to CHO
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02Car at CHO
Pick up at the airport and drive straight to Shenandoah National Park. Compare rental companies in one search.
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03Store extra bags
Early arrival or late flight home? Drop luggage nearby and keep the car light for the park.
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04 · First night near Shenandoah National Park
Sleep close after the drive so day one starts in the park.
04Hotels near Shenandoah National Park
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04Cabins & homes near Shenandoah National Park
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Before you land
Reservations
Secure Old Rag Tickets and Skyline Drive Entrance Information
Shenandoah National Park requires a standard entrance fee or pass. A separate, specific ticket is required for hiking Old Rag Mountain during the peak season to manage trail volume; these must be obtained via Recreation.gov. In-park lodging at Skyland or Big Meadows should be booked well in advance through the official concessionaire, especially for October foliage.
Official reservation infoBest time to fly in
April – June, October
Quick answers
What is the closest airport to Shenandoah National Park?
Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.
How long is the drive from CHO to Shenandoah National Park?
Roughly 1 h 3 min (about 34 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.
Do I need a reservation to visit Shenandoah National Park?
Shenandoah National Park requires a standard entrance fee or pass. A separate, specific ticket is required for hiking Old Rag Mountain during the peak season to manage trail volume; these must be obtained via Recreation.gov. In-park lodging at Skyland or Big Meadows should be booked well in advance through the official concessionaire, especially for October foliage.