The small terminal handles a limited number of domestic flights.
Access point to Ithaca, New York, home to Cornell University and the famous waterfalls of the Finger Lakes region.
How to get to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ITH
Parking near Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
Multi-level parking garages are located adjacent to the terminal, with daily rates ranging approximately from 12 to 20 USD.
How to get to Ithaca from ITH
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name; useful for exploring the Finger Lakes waterfalls.
Hotels near Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
Airport area
a few minutes by car from the terminal, free shuttle on request
Best for: for those with a very early flight or arriving late at night who don't want to drive
- No long transfer to organize
- Free shuttle to/from the terminal
- Also convenient for those arriving with a rental car
- A commercial area, little to do on foot in the evening
- Far from the Ithaca Commons and the lake
Recommended hotels
- Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University The closest hotel to the terminal, with a free shuttle and breakfast available early for the first flights. View availability
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca 8 minutes from the terminal with a shuttle on request, useful for those with heavy luggage or multi-night stays. View availability
Ithaca Commons
about 20 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal; connection with TCAT bus line 32 (weekdays, line 72 on weekends), hourly service
Best for: for those who want to dine, stroll and visit downtown without having to drive
- Restaurants and shops of the Ithaca Commons within steps
- Several properties offer an airport shuttle
- A convenient base for the Finger Lakes too
- Farther from the terminal than the airport area
- Night and Sunday bus service is limited
Recommended hotels
- Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons It's right on the Ithaca Commons and offers a free round-trip shuttle to the airport. View availability
- Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown An Art Deco hotel on East State Street, convenient for downtown, with airport transfer among its services. View availability
- William Henry Miller Inn A Victorian bed & breakfast a ten-minute walk from the Commons, a different choice from the chains for those seeking a more intimate stay. View availability
Cornell Campus
shuttle from the airport, about 7 km from the campus
Best for: for those attending an event, a conference or a graduation at Cornell
- Inside the Cornell campus, useful for university events
- Run by Cornell's hotel management school, with attentive service
- Several in-house restaurants
- Outside downtown, a car or shuttle is needed for the Commons
- Higher prices during graduation weekends or major events
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
Few domestic flights are operated from this small terminal.
A 2-hour advance is the recommended standard for flights.
Map of Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Does Ithaca Airport serve Cornell University?
Yes, the TCAT "Airport via Cornell" bus connects the airport directly to the university campus and downtown.
Q. How much does the TCAT bus cost from the airport?
1.50 USD (0.75 USD reduced fare for seniors and people with disabilities).
Q. Is Ithaca known for its waterfalls?
Yes, the Finger Lakes region around Ithaca is famous for its numerous waterfalls, including those at Ithaca Falls.
Q. Does the TCAT bus operate every day?
Yes, the "Airport via Cornell" service operates 7 days a week.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights