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Akron, Ohio

Akron is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in Northeast Ohio along the Little Cuyahoga River, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Cleveland.

Type CityPopulation 190,469Metro Area Population 702,000

Why go

  • City in the United States.
  • Served by Wayne County Airport (BJJ).

History

Akron is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in Northeast Ohio along the Little Cuyahoga River, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Cleveland. Akron had a population of 190,469 at the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in Ohio. The Akron metropolitan area has an estimated 702,000 residents.

Airports

Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) 12 mi to the centre
Akron, OH, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 8 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 11 destinations incl. Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, New York, Orlando… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Cleveland (39 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 11 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) 4 mi to the centre
Akron, OH, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Wayne County Airport (BJJ) 24 mi to the centre
Wooster, OH, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Portage County Regional Airport 16 mi to the centre
Ravenna, OH, US
Outdoor
Kent State University Airport 6.9 mi to the centre
Kent, OH, US
Outdoor
Mayfield Airport 7.6 mi to the centre
Akron, OH, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wayne County Airport (BJJ); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Akron, Ohio. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus, Metro · Akron, Ohio · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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