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Biddeford, Maine

Biddeford is a city in York County, Maine, United States. It is the principal commercial center of York County.

Type CityPopulation 22,552

Why go

  • City in Maine, United States.
  • Served by Biddeford Municipal Airport.

History

Biddeford is a city in York County, Maine, United States. It is the principal commercial center of York County. Its population was 22,552 at the 2020 census. The twin cities of Saco and Biddeford include the resort communities of Biddeford Pool and Fortunes Rocks. The town is the site of the University of New England and the annual La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival. First visited by Europeans in 1616, it is the site of one of the earliest European settlements in the United States. It is home to Saint Joseph's Church, the tallest building in Maine.

Airports

Portland International Jetport (PWM) 12 mi to the centre
Portland, ME, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 2 airlines (AirTran Airways, JetBlue Airways) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Baltimore, New York (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 1 route: Baltimore*
  • JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: New York

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
Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) 15 mi to the centre
Sanford, 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
Biddeford Municipal Airport 2.5 mi to the centre
Biddeford, ME, US
Outdoor
Greaton Airfield 6.5 mi to the centre
Saco, ME, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Biddeford, Maine
Biddeford, Maine
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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 Biddeford Municipal Airport; 3 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 Biddeford, Maine. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Aero
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Airshare
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Blade
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Clay Lacy Aviation
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.