The City Market vibe shows up again at CHS, inside security
The Market at Charleston sits in the Main terminal concourse after TSA, a few minutes’ walk from most gates. The whole point here is last‑minute Charleston flavor: think local‑themed gifts, food souvenirs, and quick snacks before your boarding group gets called. You’re paying airport pricing, but it still beats backtracking to pre‑security shops if your flight out of CHS is in under an hour.
You’ll see shelves of Charleston‑branded merch, from logo mugs under $20 to T‑shirts that run closer to $30. There are also regional food items and packaged sweets you can toss in a carry‑on without worrying about TSA liquids rules in the Main terminal. It functions as both a newsstand and souvenir stop, so you can grab bottled drinks, chips, and basic travel supplies along with something that actually says “Charleston” on it.
Hours track with the flight bank: doors usually open before the first departures around 4:30–5:00 a.m. and run into the evening, though closing time can slide earlier on slow nights. Because CHS is a single‑terminal airport labeled Main, you don’t have to think about terminal hops; once you’re past security, you can reach The Market at Charleston and still be at most a 5–10 minute walk from most gates.
Tip: If you want local gifts, shop here before you sit at your gate; stock can thin out on peak days when multiple departures to hubs like ATL and CLT leave within the same 60‑minute window.