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Parking is only $5 per night, I recommend using Co-Op aviation as your FBO. (fixed base operator). Blue Ash aviation is a little more expensive. Leave a Comment
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 by frankcanfly
This is where executive jets and small general aviation planes usually land. It's also where the Goodyear blimp docks, when it's in town for a ball game.
Often in the mornings, since it's so close to the Ohio River, "Lunken is Sunken". In other words, it gets covered in Fog during the AM hours. Leave a Comment
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It's actually an expensive airport to fly into. Delta Airlines has the monopoly here, it's one of their hubs.
If you're looking for cheap airfare here, consider flying into Dayton instead (DAY) about 1 1/2 hours North. Leave a Comment
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The first thing you need to know about the Cincinnati Airport is that it isn't in Cincinnati at all, or even in Ohio. It is located about 13 miles southwest of downtown Cincinnati in Covington, Kentucky - hence the airport code CVG.
For ten years running, travelers worldwide have rated CVG as one of the best airports for service and convenience. The airport is a major hub for Delta Airlines, and is also Comair, a Delta commuter airline. Service is also available from other major airlines such as U.S. Air, American Airlines, Air France, Continental Airlines and Northwest Airlines.
Direct flights are offered from Cincinnati to 120 cities both in the United States and abroad. As a Delta hub, it is also a place where many thousands of people make connections between flights. There are 80 shops and restaurants in the airport for the convenience of the traveling public.
Most of the time things run smoothly and efficiently here. I feel fortunate that I can call CVG my home airport.
Directions from Cincinnati:
Go south on I-71 or I-75 across the Ohio River. Take Exit 185 and follow the I-275 circle freeway west to Exit 4 (State Route 212). Follow the signs to airport terminals and parking facilities. Leave a Comment
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The Cincinnati International airport is actually in Kentuky. No problem, downtown Cincinnati is around 15 minutes driving distance, even getting up north to the 275 is another 15 minutes. Of course, it can triple during rush hour. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Cincinnat/Northern Kectucky Airport in Kentucky is an international airport and Delta hub.
Public transportation in Cincinnati is terrible. You best bet is to rent a car. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Standard Delta flights go from CVG into other major hubs in the U.S. (Atlanta,) but it's also an international airport, which I'm not sure many people know. Most recently I hopped a plane from Des Moines, IA (DSM,) into CVG and then on to Paris, France. Very quick and great service. The flights from CVG to Paris are often shorter than going to Minneapolis and then overseas.
On our way home we flew from Nice, France to JFK and then back through CVG to DSM. Not the best with an extra layover, but getting back to CVG is always pretty much the home stretch.
Don't sweat it if the layover in CVG appears short, the airport is very small and I've never had more than 10 minutes times between my gates even when I had to change terminals - even for international flights.
An interesting feature of the airport is that there are smoking lounges in each terminal. Some are more enclosed than others, but for those that are stressed by flying, a break in such a room can be a welcome relief.
As for your carry-ons, do NOT tear off the red tags they attach when you initially board at your airport of origin. These will be required to carry the bag onto all the planes for your trip.
As of last month, Delta flights from CVG into France do not have the individual seat-back entertainment centers. This is worth it for us though, as we're vegetarians and the selection of food is always good.
The standard meals are generally curry. For the non-dietary restricted, it's usually pasta or chicken, salad, bread, cheese and crackers, and a brownie. For breakfast it's fruit and breads. Not as great as Air France, but very passable. Leave a Comment
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Cincinnati has a great shuttle bus that runs between downtown and recreational areas in Northern Kentucky. (This is just across the river, about a mile from downtown,) I think the shuttle is actually funded by Northern Kentucky - to attact business across the river.
There are 2 routes -
1. Covington, KY - where the Convention Center and several hotels are located - as well as Mainstrasse, the historic, German area.
2. Newport on the Levee - A new mall / entertainment facility. Includes restaurants (including a decent Irish pub), shops, and a multiplex movie theater.
Your hotel will have a shuttle map.
The shuttle runs until 10 PM on weeknights and until midnight and weekends. The schedule says they are at each stop every 15 minutes, but I think it is longer toward the end of the day.
Cost is $1. Leave a Comment Theme: BusPhone: 859.578.6943
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Located about 10 miles down-river from downtown Cincinnati is Anderson Ferry. You can get there from Route 8 in KY and Route 50 in OH. Not far from CVG.
For $3, you can drive your car on, and catch a ride across the Ohio River between Kentucky and Ohio...
Heck, with the cost of Gasoline, it might just be a bargain. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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Get cheap flights to Cincinnati. Airports in the area include Cincinnati Cin N.Knty (CVG). When you fly to Cincinnati you can take in Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Fountain Square, Newport Aquarium, Kings Island, Cincinnati Museum Center and Union Terminal, Carew Tower, Eden Park, Great American Ball Park, Taft National Historic Center and Cincinnati Art Museum. Check flights to Cincinnati when you want to visit these nearby places: Newport, Covington, Sharonville, Loveland and Florence.
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