Why go
- U.S. state.
- Served by Heckler Field.
History
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. Its capital is Hartford, and its most populous city is Bridgeport. Connecticut lies between the major hubs of New York City and Boston along the Northeast Corridor, where the New York metropolitan area, which includes four of Connecticut's seven largest cities, extends into the southwestern part of the state. Connecticut is the third-smallest state by area after Rhode Island and Delaware, and the 29th-most populous with more than 3.6 million residents as of 2024, ranking it fourth among the most densely populated U.S. states.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 26 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-800, 717, 737-300, 737-800) · 9 routes: Atlanta*, Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (737-800, A319, Embraer 175, ERJ-145, A320, A321…) · 8 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh*, Washington*
- US Airways US (737-800, A319, A320, A321, ERJ-145, Embraer 175…) · 8 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh*, Washington
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88, CRJ, CRJ-900, A320, 757…) · 6 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati*, Detroit, Minneapolis, Orlando*, Raleigh-durham*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 5 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, San Juan, Tampa, West Palm Beach
- AirTran Airways FL (717, 737-300, 737-700, 73C) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Chicago*, Orlando*
- United Airlines UA (A319, 737-800, BEH, A320, 737-700) · 4 routes: Chicago, Montreal*, Toronto*, Washington
- Air Canada AC (BEH) · 2 routes: Montreal*, Toronto*
- AeroMéxico AM (737-700, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320, MD-88, 737-700) · 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.
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 Heckler Field; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Glastonbury Ferry Terminal, 0.9 mi); routes include Glastonbury–Rocky Hill Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Connecticut. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.