Why go
- City in North Carolina, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Nemours Estate & Gardens.
- Served by Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
History
Wilmington is a port city in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. With a population of 115,451 as of the 2020 census, it is the eighth-most populous city in the state. The county seat of New Hanover County, it is the principal city of the Wilmington metropolitan area, which includes New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties. As of 2023, the region had an estimated population of 467,337.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, A319, CRJ-900, ERD, Embraer 175) · 4 routes: Charlotte, New York*, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, A319, ERD, Embraer 175) · 4 routes: Charlotte, New York*, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, ERJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta, New York*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 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 Wilmington International Airport (ILM); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ILM has direct flights to 5 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Atlanta, New York, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wilmington, North Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.