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Bangor, Maine

Bangor is a city in and the county seat of Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The city proper has a population of 31,753, making it the state's third-most populous city, behind Portland (68,408) and Lewiston (37,121).

Type CityPopulation 31,753

Why go

  • City in Maine, United States.
  • Served by Dewitt Field - Old Town Municipal Airport (OLD).

History

Bangor is a city in and the county seat of Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The city proper has a population of 31,753, making it the state's third-most populous city, behind Portland (68,408) and Lewiston (37,121). Bangor is known as the "Queen City".

Airports

Bangor International Airport (BGR) 2.5 mi to the centre
287 Godfrey Blvd, Bangor, ME 04401 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Philadelphia, Washington, Detroit, New York, Sanford… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 6 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
Dewitt Field - Old Town Municipal Airport (OLD) 12 mi to the centre
Old Town, ME, 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
Brewer Airport 2.2 mi to the centre
Brewer, ME, US
Outdoor
Lucky Landing Airport 7.7 mi to the centre
Glenburn, ME, 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 Dewitt Field - Old Town Municipal Airport (OLD); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BGR has direct flights to 6 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Philadelphia, Washington, Detroit, New York, Sanford…).

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences