Why go
- Largest city in New Hampshire, United States.
- Served by Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT).
History
Manchester is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Located on the banks of the Merrimack River, it had a population of 115,644 at the 2020 census. Manchester is the tenth-most populous city in New England. Along with the city of Nashua, it is one of two seats of New Hampshire's most populous county, Hillsborough County. The Manchester–Nashua metropolitan area has approximately 423,000 residents and lies near the northern end of the Northeast megalopolis.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- AirTran Airways FL (737-800, 737-700) · 4 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Minneapolis*, Tampa*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 737-800, 737-300, 73C) · 4 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, CRJ-900, Embraer 170, Embraer 175) · 3 routes: Charlotte*, Philadelphia*, Washington
- Delta Air Lines DL (ERJ, A320) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, New York
- US Airways US (CRJ, CRJ-900) · 3 routes: Charlotte*, Philadelphia, Washington
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ-700, Dash 8-300, Dash 8-200) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Newark*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320) · 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.
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 Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MHT has direct flights to 13 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Manchester, NH. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.