Why go
- City in North Carolina, United States.
- Served by Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN).
History
New Bern (pronounced /'nu bərn/ NEW-bern, is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. It had a population of 31,291 at the 2020 census. It is located at the confluence of the Neuse and the Trent Rivers, near the headwaters of Pamlico Sound on the North Carolina coast. It lies 112 miles east of Raleigh, 89 miles north of Wilmington, and 162 miles south of Norfolk, Virginia.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- American Airlines AA (DH8, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Charlotte
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- US Airways US (Dash 8-300, CRJ, DH8, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Charlotte*
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 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EWN has direct flights to 2 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for New Bern, North Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.