Why go
- Most populous city in Vermont, U.S.
- Served by Burlington International Airport (BTV).
History
Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. State of Vermont and the county seat of Chittenden County. It is located 45 miles (72 km) south of the Canada–United States border and 95 miles (153 km) south of Montreal. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 44,743, making Burlington the most populous municipality in Vermont and the least populous U.S. city to be the most populous city within a state.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, New York
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, CRJ, Dash 8-400, ERJ, ERJ-145) · 3 routes: Chicago*, Newark, Washington*
- American Airlines AA (Embraer 190, CRJ) · 2 routes: Philadelphia, Washington
- US Airways US (Embraer 190, CRJ) · 2 routes: Philadelphia, Washington
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Sanford
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: New York
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-900) · 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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 3 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Spirit Airlines NK (A320) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach
- Alaska Airlines AS (Saab 340) · 1 route: Boston*
- Peninsula Airways KS (Saab 340) · 1 route: Boston
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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Burlington International Airport (BTV); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BTV has direct flights to 10 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, Detroit…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Port Kent, NY Dock, 11 mi); routes include Burlington, VT - Port Kent, NY.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Burlington, Vermont. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.