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Albany, Georgia

S. state of Georgia.

Type CityMetro Area Population 68,089

Why go

  • City in Georgia, United States.
  • Served by Henry Tift Myers Airport (TMA).

History

Albany is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located on the Flint River, it is the county seat of Dougherty County, and is the sole incorporated city in that county. Located in Southwest Georgia, it is the principal city of the Albany metropolitan area. The city's population was 68,089 in 2020.

Airports

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) 3.4 mi to the centre
3905 Newton Rd #100, Albany, GA 31701 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (AeroMéxico, Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Atlanta (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • AeroMéxico AM (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*

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
Sylvester Airport (SYV) 16 mi to the centre
Sylvester, GA, 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
Henry Tift Myers Airport (TMA) 41 mi to the centre
Tifton, GA, 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
Camilla Mitchell County Airport 25 mi to the centre
Camilla, GA, US
Outdoor
Crisp County Cordele Airport 37 mi to the centre
Cordele, GA, US
Outdoor
Jimmy Carter Regional Airport 37 mi to the centre
Americus, GA, 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 Henry Tift Myers Airport (TMA); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ABY has direct flights to 1 destination on 4 airlines (incl. Atlanta).

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

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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