Airport
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH)
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is a convenient gateway to Ithaca and New York's Finger Lakes region. Compare transfer options to downtown Ithaca, Cornell University, Ithaca College, and nearby Finger Lakes towns, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is the main airport serving Ithaca and the surrounding Tompkins County and Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Located about three miles northeast of downtown Ithaca, it connects the area to major hub airports through nonstop flights and onward connections across the United States and beyond.
The airport completed a major terminal expansion in December 2019, which more than doubled the size of the passenger terminal. The project added a new gate area with six gates, additional jet bridges, an expanded security checkpoint, a Federal Customs facility, and improved passenger amenities.
Today, Delta Air Lines offers nonstop service to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport, while United Airlines serves Washington Dulles International Airport. The airport is roughly a ten-minute drive from Cornell University, Ithaca College, and downtown Ithaca, with TCAT bus routes, taxis, ride-sharing, and rental cars providing onward transport.
With a compact, modern terminal, shorter wait times, a café, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, and convenient parking, the airport offers a practical and efficient gateway for business and leisure travelers visiting Ithaca and the Finger Lakes.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport operates through a single passenger terminal with six gates and four jet bridges. The terminal handles domestic flights, and a Federal Customs facility supports international arrivals.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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