Harrisburg International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (MDT)

How to get to Harrisburg International Airport

Harrisburg downtown is several km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 18 minutes by rabbittransit Route 7 bus.

By Car

Travelers arriving by car reach downtown Harrisburg in approximately 15-20 minutes, traffic permitting.

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport: the Harrisburg Transportation Center, with Amtrak connections, is located downtown.

By Bus

The rabbittransit Route 7 bus connects the airport to Harrisburg downtown in approximately 18 minutes; fare approximately $1-2 USD. The service operates Monday to Friday from 6:00 to 20:00, Saturday from 7:00 to 18:00; schedules are posted in the baggage claim area and on the first floor of the MMTF terminal.

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Tips Rabbit Transit does not operate on Sundays: for flights on that day, taxi or ride-hailing are the only public alternatives.

Average travel time to MDT

TrainNot available at airport (Harrisburg Transportation Center downtown)

Shuttle bus18 min (1-2 USD, rabbittransit Route 7, no Sunday)

Taxi / Private hire15-20 minutes (20-30 USD)

Parking near Harrisburg International Airport

Multi-story car parks are located adjacent to the terminal: Garage (short-term) 3 USD/30min, 5 USD/1h, then +2 USD/hour, capped at 20 USD/day; Long-Term fixed rate 10 USD/day (data updated April 28, 2026).

How to get to Harrisburg from MDT

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport; the Harrisburg Transportation Center for Amtrak is located in the city center.

By Bus

The rabbittransit Route 7 bus connects the airport to the city center in approximately 18 minutes; fare 1-2 USD, no service on Sunday.

By Taxi

Expect 20-30 USD and approximately 15-20 minutes to downtown, whether by taxi or Uber/Lyft, plus tip (15-20%).

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Car rental at Harrisburg International Airport

All major car rental companies are represented at the terminal.

You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card in the renter's name; for a short stay, holders of a Latin character license don't need an IDP.

Hotels near Harrisburg International Airport

The airport is in Middletown, south of Harrisburg: the area just east of the airport grounds, along Eisenhower Boulevard and Tecport Drive, concentrates most of the hotels 5-10 minutes by car, convenient for an early flight or a short layover. Downtown Harrisburg, on the Susquehanna River, is farther in driving time despite the short distance, but puts the Capitol and the riverfront within walking distance. Those focusing mainly on Hersheypark will find, along I-81 toward Hershey, hotels closer to the park but with a longer transfer from the airport.

Airport area

Airport area (Eisenhower Blvd and Tecport Dr)

5-10 minutes by car or hotel shuttle from the MDT terminals.

Best for: A dawn flight, a late arrival or a short layover, with the shortest possible transfer.

Pros

Just minutes from the terminals, useful for early or late flights
More choice of price ranges than downtown

Cons

An area of highway interchanges and warehouses, nothing to do on foot in the evening
A car is still needed for Hersheypark or downtown

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Neighbourhood

Toward Hershey (I-81)

About 20-25 minutes by car from the airport, exit 77 off I-81; no direct bus.

Best for: Those devoting most of the trip to Hersheypark and preferring to shorten the drive to the park, accepting a longer transfer from the airport.

Pros