Meriden, Connecticut — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Connecticut, United States.
Served by Maplewood Farm Airport.

History

Meriden is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, located halfway between the regional cities of New Haven and Hartford. The city is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. In 2020, the population of the city was 60,850.

Airports

Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) 20 mi to the centre

155 Burr St, New Haven, CT 06512 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Philadelphia (OpenFlights route data).

✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination

American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Philadelphia
US Airways US (DH8) · 1 route: Philadelphia*

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 | Outdoor

Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) 16 mi to the centre

Hartford, CT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

Waterbury Oxford Airport (OXC) 18 mi to the centre

Oxford, CT, 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

Meriden Markham Municipal Airport 2.5 mi to the centre

Meriden, CT, US

Outdoor

Maplewood Farm Airport 6.6 mi to the centre

Durham, CT, US

Outdoor

Where things are

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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 Maplewood Farm Airport; 1 other airport serves 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 Meriden, Connecticut. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.