Why go
- Capital of Nebraska, United States.
- Served by Lincoln Airport (LNK).
History
Lincoln is the capital city of the U.S. state of Nebraska. The city covers 103.9 square miles (269.1 km2) and had a population of 291,082 as of the 2020 census. It is the second-most populous city in Nebraska and the 72nd-most populous in the United States. The county seat of Lancaster County, Lincoln is the economic and cultural anchor of the Lincoln, Nebraska metropolitan area, home to approximately 345,000 people.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
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.
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 Lincoln Airport (LNK); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LNK has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lincoln, Nebraska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.