Bangor International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (BGR)

How to get to Bangor International Airport

Bangor city center is approximately 5 km (3 miles) from the airport: transfer takes approximately 11 minutes by Community Connector bus.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach downtown Bangor in approximately 8-12 minutes, given the short distance.

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport: Bangor does not have an urban railway network.

By Bus

The Community Connector bus links Bangor Depot to the airport with hourly service; fare $2 USD (increased from $1.50 USD by ordinance approved in January 2026), $0.75 USD reduced fare. The service also covers Brewer, Old Town, Veazie, Orono, and Hampden.

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Tips Given the short distance from downtown (about 5 km), a taxi (10–15 USD) is often as convenient as the bus, especially with luggage.

Average travel time to BGR

TrainNot available (Bangor has no urban rail)

Shuttle bus11 minutes (1.50-2 USD, Community Connector, hourly)

Taxi / Private hire8-12 minutes (10-15 USD)

Parking near Bangor International Airport

Short-term parking (Hourly Lot) costs $1 per 30 minutes, capped at $18/day; long-term parking costs $1 per 30 minutes, capped at $12/day.

How to get to Bangor from BGR

By Train

The airport has no train station.

By Bus

The Community Connector bus links the airport to Bangor Depot with hourly service; fare $2 ($0.75 reduced).

By Taxi

A taxi costs approximately $10-15 to downtown, with travel time 8-12 minutes due to the short distance.

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Car rental at Bangor International Airport

Car rental reference companies have a desk in the arrivals area.

Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name; useful for reaching Acadia National Park.

Hotels near Bangor International Airport

Bangor International Airport is only three miles from downtown, about ten minutes by car: short distances that make almost every part of the city convenient. It's also a historic stopover for trans-Atlantic flights in trouble and for technical stops by charter and military aircraft, besides the few scheduled connections toward the Boston and New York area. Those with a tight connection or a dawn flight find a hotel linked to the terminal by a covered walkway; those stopping to visit central Maine or heading up toward Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park can choose without much worry between the airport area and downtown on the Penobscot River.

At the airport

A covered walkway connects the hotel directly to the terminal, a few steps from the check-in counters.

Best for: Tight connections, dawn flights, or a simple technical stop without leaving the terminal.

Pros

You reach the gate on foot, no shuttle bus or taxi needed
Useful for those with a tight connection or arriving late at night

Cons

Nothing around but runways and aprons, nothing for a walk
Downtown Bangor is still ten minutes away by car

Recommended hotels

Bangor Aviator Hotel BW Premier Collection The only hotel connected to Bangor's terminal by a covered walkway; reviews praise the convenience for those departing early. View availability

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Airport area

Airport area (Odlin Road)

Airport shuttle on request; 5-7 minutes by car from the terminal along Odlin Road and Haskell Road.

Best for: Those who want to stay a few minutes from the terminal with more space and breakfast included.

Pros

A few minutes from the terminal, with rooms larger than at the airport
Breakfast included and an in-room kitchen at the Residence Inn

Cons

A car or the on-request shuttle is still needed, you can't walk there
A commercial area, little else around in the evening

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City centre

Downtown on the Penobscot River

About ten minutes by car or taxi from the terminal; no direct bus to the airport.

Best for: Those who want to see historic downtown Bangor or are passing through toward Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.

Pros

On the riverfront, within walking distance of the bars and shops of the historic center
A convenient starting point for those heading up toward Bar Harbor and Acadia

Cons

A car is needed to get back to the airport, there's no direct bus
Out of season downtown empties out early in the evening

Recommended hotels

Hollywood Casino Bangor On the Penobscot riverfront next to the Cross Insurance Center; reviews praise the river view and the cleanliness of the rooms. View availability

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Airport services

The airport serves northern Maine, the gateway to Acadia National Park, with domestic connections.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area features Maine lobster in travel packaging and luxury items.

Lounges & relaxation

The facility has several lounges designed for business-class passengers.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The free Wi-Fi network covers the entire terminal, as does the signal from major American cellular providers.

Families & Children

Regardless of departure terminal, families will find play areas and dedicated assistance.

Terminal guide

The single terminal manages domestic flights, with seasonal traffic more intense in summer for tourism to Acadia National Park.

The suggested buffer before boarding for flights is 2-2.5 hours.

Map of Bangor International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is Bangor Airport close to Acadia National Park?

It is the main reference airport for reaching it, although the park requires a further 1-1.5 hour drive.

Q. Did Bangor Airport play a role in the hijacked flights of September 11, 2001?

Yes, thanks to its long runway and location in the far northeast, it has historically been a go-to airport for landing diverted international flights, including during the events of September 11.