Plane and Simple
Courtesy CVG Airport
Summer means fun, freedom…and sometimes travel fits. But it doesn’t have to!
We checked in with the team at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport for tips on how to make air travel a little bit easier during the busy summer travel season.
CVG Airport is expecting to see high passenger volumes throughout the summer as travelers from across Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and beyond take advantage of CVG’s more than 55 nonstop destinations, including a number of just added flights including
Nonstop service to Nashville with Southwest Airlines
Eight new destinations with Frontier Airlines including Portland, Maine, and Pensacola, Florida
Nonstop service San Diego and Hartford, Connecticut with Breeze Airways
Now daily service to Paris with Delta Air Lines (seasonal)
The nonstop service to London added last year with British Airways
If you’re planning to hop on one of those flights or for your next trip from CVG, it’s best to be prepared.
Before you leave for the airport
The busiest times for departures at CVG are typically 4:30–7:30 a.m., which makes the luggage check in and security checkpoint areas busy during those times.
Check traffic before you leave and plan to arrive at least two hours before your scheduled departure.
Become familiar with CVG’s parking options. You can reserve a space in the ValuPark or CVG Economy Lot; limited spaces are available.
Check TSA’s website and learn what you can bring in a carry-on bag versus a checked bag.
If you have accessibility needs, several resources are available:
Contact your airline in advance to receive wheelchair assistance at no extra charge.
Contact TSA in advance to receive accessibility assistance through the security checkpoint.
CVG participates in the worldwide Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard program. You can email info@cvgairport.com to have a complimentary lanyard mailed to your residence or you can pick up a lanyard at the information desk located at the airport’s Baggage Claim level.
When you arrive at the airport
You can place a food order and pay at kiosks at Chick-Fil-A (Concourse B), Wendy’s (Concourse B), and Frisch’s (Concourse A).
Try the NEW breakfast items at Skyline Chili in Concourse B.
Starbucks coffee shops in Concourse A and Concourse B have order-ahead options on Starbucks’ mobile app.
You can grab a free book at the Airport Library in Concourse B, which includes books for children!
A children’s sensory room is in Concourse A and a children’s play area is located off the food court in Concourse B.
Planning a trip for later in the year? Be on the lookout for new food and beverage options coming to the airport and throughout 2025, including the Bengals Bar & Kitchen and Taste of Belgium.
Find flight information, parking options, and more travel tips, and www.cvgairport.com.