The single terminal handles domestic flights to major cities in the southeastern United States.
Gateway to Lexington, Kentucky, heart of thoroughbred horse breeding region and bourbon distilleries.
How to get to Blue Grass Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to LEX
Parking near Blue Grass Airport
Multi-story car parks are located adjacent to the terminal: Short-Term capped at 17 USD/day; Long-Term capped at 14 USD/day; Valet 25 USD/day (all plus 6% tax, data verified on August 7, 2026).
How to get to Lexington from LEX
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Car rental at Blue Grass Airport
Each major car rental company has a desk inside the terminal.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name; useful for visiting horse farms and bourbon distilleries in the region.
Hotels near Blue Grass Airport
Airport area (Keeneland/Beaumont)
The hotels in the Beaumont Centre area are 6-8 km from the terminal and offer a free shuttle, usually running from the early morning hours until evening.
Best for: Those leaving early in the morning or with a short layover who want the least risk of traffic.
- Free shuttle straight to the terminal, useful with luggage or dawn departures
- A few minutes from Keeneland racecourse, handy on race days
- An anonymous commercial area, little to do on foot in the evening
- Downtown Lexington still takes fifteen minutes by car
Recommended hotels
- Hampton Inn Lexington South-Keeneland/Airport Free shuttle to the terminal, useful for those who don't want to rent a car just for airport-hotel transfers. View availability
- Courtyard Lexington Keeneland/Airport Free shuttle scheduled several times a day and an indoor pool, convenient for those arriving tired from a long flight. View availability
Hamburg
About 15-16 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal, no direct public transport link.
Best for: Those who already need to pass through for shopping, restaurants or a sports event in this area.
- Just steps from dozens of shops and restaurants at Hamburg Pavilion
- Cheaper than downtown, with hotel parking almost always free
- Further from the airport than the Keeneland area
- A car is needed to get around: the area isn't designed for pedestrians
Recommended hotels
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Lexington-Hamburg Suites with a kitchen and hot breakfast included, convenient for multi-night stays near the Hamburg shops. View availability
- Hilton Garden Inn Lexington Hamburg Five minutes on foot from Hamburg Pavilion, with an indoor pool and an on-site restaurant for evenings without a car. View availability
Downtown Lexington
About 15 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal; some downtown hotels offer a free shuttle to the airport.
Best for: Those staying several days and wanting theatres, restaurants and Rupp Arena within walking distance.
- Walking distance to Rupp Arena, Victorian Square and the downtown theatres
- The 21c Museum Hotel is also a free contemporary art museum to visit
- Further from the terminal than the Keeneland area
- Parking is often paid, unlike at the hotels near the airport
Recommended hotels
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Terminal guide
A single terminal handles all domestic flights at the airport.
Before flights it is prudent to present oneself with 2–2.5 hours' margin.
Map of Blue Grass Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Lexington known for horse breeding?
Yes, the surrounding region is famous for its thoroughbred horse-breeding farms.
Q. How much does the Lextran bus cost from the airport?
Just 1 USD, payable in cash onboard with 1 or 5 USD bills.
Q. Does the Lextran bus operate on weekends?
No, only Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm.
Q. Is Lexington Airport close to bourbon distilleries?
Yes, the central Kentucky region is the heart of bourbon production, with numerous distilleries open to visitors.
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