Bradley International Airport is located between Hartford, Connecticut, and Springfield, Massachusetts.
Gateway to central Connecticut, with Hartford, the state capital, and nearby Springfield, Massachusetts.
How to get to Bradley International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BDL
Parking near Bradley International Airport
Multi-story parking lots are located adjacent to the terminal: Garage at $4 for the first 30 minutes, capped at $30/day; long-term parking from $7/day (Economy Lot 4) to $12/day (Express Lot 1), $42-72/week depending on location.
How to get to Hartford from BDL
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Bradley International Airport
All major car rental companies are represented in the terminal.
A driver's license, passport, and credit card are sufficient; in winter, verify that you have winter tires anyway.
Hotels near Bradley International Airport
Airport area (Windsor Locks)
Free shuttle a few minutes from the terminal; the airport is five minutes from the I-91 exit.
Best for: Dawn flights or short layovers, without needing to go into Hartford.
- A few minutes from the terminal, convenient for an early-morning flight
- No risk linked to traffic toward Hartford
- Nothing around but hotels and highway interchanges, nothing for the evening
- Hartford is still about twenty minutes away by car or half an hour by bus
Recommended hotels
Union Station (direct bus to the airport)
The Bradley Flyer (route 30) departs from Union Station, seven minutes on foot away, and reaches the airport in about half an hour.
Best for: Those who want historic downtown Hartford while staying near the terminus of the bus to the airport.
- A few steps from the terminus of the direct bus to the airport
- In the historic 1881 building, steps from Bushnell Park
- The bus isn't as frequent as a regular city line: check the schedule before an early flight
- The neighborhood's evening life is quieter than elsewhere downtown
Downtown and Convention Center
Bus route 30, the Bradley Flyer, from downtown (about half an hour), or car/taxi in 20-25 minutes.
Best for: Those attending a conference or who want to stay near the Connecticut River and the downtown museums.
- Connected to the Connecticut Convention Center by a covered walkway
- Walking distance to museums such as the Wadsworth Atheneum and the Science Center
- The neighborhood empties out in the evening outside conference or event hours
- Same trip to the airport as the other downtown zones, no extra advantage
Recommended hotels
- Hartford Marriott Downtown Connected to the Connecticut Convention Center by a covered walkway, with views of the Connecticut River; reviews praise cleanliness and staff. View availability
- Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Downtown Rooms with a kitchen a few steps from the XL Center; reviews praise the free breakfast and the staff. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The hub has a single terminal, reserved for domestic flights.
For flights, allow 2-2.5 hours of buffer time before departure.
Map of Bradley International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does the 30-Bradley Flyer bus from Bradley Airport cost?
Just 1.75 USD, with direct service to the Connecticut Convention Center and Union Station in Hartford, 7 days a week.
Q. Does Bradley Airport also serve Massachusetts?
Yes, it is the main reference airport for the Springfield, Massachusetts area too.
Q. How often does the Bradley Flyer run?
Every 40 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, about every hour on Sundays and late at night.
Q. Can you catch Amtrak from Hartford's Union Station?
Yes, Union Station offers Amtrak connections, reachable from the airport by bus 30.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights