Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Guide (CVG)

Airport info
Code: CVG
Address:
2939 Terminal Drive, Kentucky 41048, Hebron, KY, United States
Location:

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is located 20km (13 miles) southwest of Cincinnati.

No. of terminals: 3 Dialling code: +1
Telephone:
+1 859 767 3151
Map:
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport map

One of three main airports in the greater Cincinnati area, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is located near the town of Hebron. Our guide to the airport includes important contact details and information on airport facilities, public transportation and nearby accommodation.

Airport news

Though still in existence, both Terminals 1 and 2 have now both closed, leaving only Terminal 3, the Main Terminal, currently in operation.

Information

There is an information desk in the centre of concourse C. Airport Ambassadors are on hand in the baggage claim area and in concourse B. Information booths are situated in concourses A and C.

Email address: 
info@cvgairport.com
Website
www.cvgairport.com
Transfer between terminals

Only one of the three terminal buildings is currently in use for scheduled services. An underground train links the terminal with the two satellite concourses.

Driving directions

From central Cincinnati, head south on Interstates 71 or 75, across the Ohio River, and turn right onto exit 185. From here, follow Interstate 275 Circle Freeway westwards before turning right at exit 4 onto SR212. The terminal and parking facilities are well signposted from this point.

Public Transport

Public transport road

Transportation information desks are located in the baggage reclaim area.

Bus:TANK public bus 2X (tel: +1 859 331 8265; www.tankbus.org) runs to central Cincinnati and Covington from outside the baggage reclaim area. The journey time to Cincinnati is around 35 minutes, and the fare is US$2.

Shuttle:The Airport Executive Shuttle (tel: +1 859 261 8841; www.executivetransportation.org) service runs to downtown Cincinnati and the Kentucky side of the Ohio River; stops en route can be arranged on request. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance at the desks in baggage reclaim, although a walk-up service is also available. The fare to central Cincinnati is around US$22.

Taxi:Taxis (tel: +1 859 767 3260) operate 24 hours a day at a set fee for journeys into Cincinnati. There is a taxi desk in baggage claim. Fares to Cincinnati start at US$34. Lyft and Über are also authorised to operate at the airport.

Terminal facilities

Money

There are plenty of ATMs, banks and bureau de change facilities throughout Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Communication

Free Wi-Fi internet access is available at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, in the ticketing, baggage reclaim and gate areas. Public telephones are also offered at various points within the terminal.

Food

Numerous restaurants, bars, delicatessens and other food outlets are located throughout the terminal buildings. 

Shopping

There are newsagents, gift shops, duty-free outlets for international passengers and a wide variety of other shops in the terminal, with the greatest concentration in concourse B. Specialist outlets include a golf shop and a jeweller selling Native American-inspired items.

Luggage

Luggage trolleys are available throughout Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. For lost and found items, contact the Transport Security Administration (tel: +1 859 767 4885), or complete the required website form.

Other

Emergency paramedic services are available and there is a children's play area housed within the terminal.

Airport facilities

Conference and business

There are several Laptop Lane business centres with workstations, internet access, telephones and fax machines. The on-site Doubletree Hotel (tel: +1 859 371 6166; doubletree3.hilton.com) has a ballroom and nine smaller meeting/conference rooms for hire.

Disabled facilities

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is fully accessible for travellers with disabilities; facilities include text telephones, visual paging and designated parking spaces. Any passengers who may require additional assistance are advised to contact their airline before travelling.

Car parking

There are two main car parks at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Short and long-term rates are available at the AutoPort Garage, which has direct access to the terminal (the first 30 minutes are free). Economy long-term parking is available at a remote outdoor car park, serviced by a 24-hour free shuttle bus connecting to the terminal.

In addition, there is a short-term 'cell phone lot' for drivers collecting arriving passengers and valet parking is available in front of the terminal building – for further information, contact Airport Parking (tel: +1 859 767 3106).

Car rental

Car hire companies at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport include: Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Courtesy telephones are located near the exits in the baggage reclaim areas for car hire reservations. Shuttles run to the car hire company locations.

Hotels

There is one on-site hotel at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, with several more nearby. Many accommodation options provide complimentary shuttle services to and from the terminal.


Doubletree Airport Hotel

+1 859 371 6166

Immediately adjacent to the terminal complex, the Doubletree is the most convenient accommodation option for Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The hotel offers a range of room and suite types, including wheelchair-accessible rooms. Its bar and bistro restaurant provide a chance to unwind, while extensive meeting facilities are available to both guests and non-guests.

2826 Terminal Drive, 41408, Hebron, Kentucky

Hampton Inn Cincinnati Airport North

+1 859 689 1960

Just 1.6km (1 mile) from the airport, Hampton Inn Cincinnati Airport North is one of a cluster of affordable hotels along Petersburg Road. The hotel has meeting space for up to 45 delegates, provides free in-room Wi-Fi internet access and operates free transportation to the terminal.

755 Petersburg Road, 41048, Hebron, Kentucky

Cincinnati Airport Marriott

+1 859 586 0166

Linked to the nearby Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport by a shuttle bus service, the Cincinnati Airport Marriott is suited to both business and leisure travellers. Among the available facilities is a restaurant, swimming pool, meeting space and on-site parking.

2395 Progress Drive, 41048, Hebron, Kentucky

Residence Inn Cincinnati Airport

+1 859 282 7400

Complete with the added bonus of on-site guest parking – as well as a tennis court, fitness centre and swimming pool – the mid-range Residence Inn Cincinnati Airport is a good option for those wishing to relax near Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which is 3km (2 miles) away.

2811 Circleport Drive, 41018, Erlanger, Kentucky

Comfort Suites Cincinnati Airport

+1 859 980 0555

Boasting an indoor heated pool, the 70-room Comfort Suites offers a courtesy shuttle service to and from the terminal, which is just 1.6km (1 mile) away. Free Wi-Fi access and a hot breakfast are provided to guests who can also make use of an exercise room.

775 Petersburg Road, 41048, Hebron, Kentucky

Country Inn and Suites Cincinnati Airport

+1 859 689 0700

One of the closest hotels to the airport, the Country Inn and Suites is linked via a shuttle bus service. This budget option houses an indoor pool and fitness centre, and each of its rooms and suites is stocked with a range of facilities such as refrigerators and tea-making equipment.

759 Petersburg Rioad, 41048, Hebron, Kentucky
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