Norfolk International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (ORF)

How to get to Norfolk International Airport

Norfolk city center is a few kilometers from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 15-25 minutes by car or taxi, the most practical option in the absence of direct public transportation.

By Car

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

By Train

There is no railroad station at the airport: the Hampton Roads area has no urban rail network reaching the airport.

By Bus

There is no direct bus connection between the airport and downtown; the nearest Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) stops on lines 15, 165 and 247 are approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away and require a walk or short taxi ride to reach.

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Tips Given the lack of direct public transit connection, taxi, Uber/Lyft, or car rental remain the most practical options to reach downtown Norfolk from the airport.

Average travel time to ORF

TrainNot available (Hampton Roads has no urban rail network)

Shuttle busNot available (no direct connection; HRT stops ~1.5 miles away)

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

Parking near Norfolk International Airport

Multi-level parking is located adjacent to the terminal: hourly parking 5 USD/hour, capped at 25 USD/day; garage/daily rate 3 USD/hour, capped at 12 USD/day.

How to get to Norfolk from ORF

By Train

The airport does not have its own train station.

By Bus

There is no direct connection: the closest HRT stops (lines 15, 165, 247) are approximately 1.5 miles away and require an additional journey to be reached.

By Taxi

A taxi or an app like Uber/Lyft costs approximately 20-30 USD to downtown, with a journey of 15-20 minutes, plus 15-20% tip.

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Car rental at Norfolk International Airport

The terminal houses desks for every major car rental company.

A driver's license, passport, and credit card are sufficient; an International Driving Permit is not required for short stays if your license is in Latin characters.

Hotels near Norfolk International Airport

Norfolk International Airport is 10-20 minutes from both the motels along Military Highway and downtown, so the flight schedule matters more than the actual distance. Those departing at dawn or arriving late at night find it convenient to stay close to the terminals, where taxis and shuttles arrive in a few minutes without depending on buses or trains, which don't serve this route. Those with a free evening, on the other hand, can head for the downtown Norfolk waterfront, between the harbor and the USS Wisconsin museum, or for the tree-lined Ghent neighborhood, quieter and close to Old Dominion University.

Airport area

Airport area (Military Highway)

Taxis, Uber and hotel shuttles reach the terminals in 5-10 minutes along Military Highway; there's no direct train or city bus to the airport.

Best for: Those departing at dawn or arriving late at night who want check-in just minutes from the terminal.

Pros

A few minutes by taxi or shuttle to check-in, useful for early-morning flights
Several chain hotels just steps from one another, convenient for comparing availability

Cons

Around it only busy roads and shopping centers: in the evening you dine at the hotel
Downtown Norfolk still requires 15-20 minutes by car

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City centre

Downtown and the waterfront

Taxis or Uber take 15-20 minutes to the terminals along Military Highway; there are no direct shuttles from downtown.

Best for: Museums, bars and the harbor on the Elizabeth River, for those who accept a 15-20 minute taxi ride to the airport.

Pros

Within walking distance of the USS Wisconsin pier, the Waterside District and the bars on Granby Street
Several mid-to-upscale hotels concentrated in a few streets, convenient to explore on foot

Cons