Fort Wayne International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Fort Wayne International Airport is about 20 minutes south of downtown, with no rail link or public shuttle at all: a car or taxi is always needed. Travelers looking for the closest option find a row of hotels along Jefferson Boulevard, to the southwest, 10-15 minutes from the terminal. Those with meetings downtown or who want to stay near the Grand Wayne Convention Center choose downtown instead, a bit further from the airport but within walking distance of restaurants and the St. Marys River. There's also a third, newer cluster of hotels to the north, near the Memorial Coliseum, handy for events there but further from the airport.

Airport area (Jefferson Boulevard)

Airport area · a 10-15 minute drive from the terminal along I-69, about 7-11 km

Best for: travelers who want the closest option to the terminal and are driving

Pros

The row of hotels closest to the terminal
Quick access to I-69 toward the rest of the city

Cons

A drive-through commercial area, nothing to do on foot in the evening
A car is always needed, even for downtown

Recommended hotels in this area

Hampton Inn Fort Wayne-Southwest: Right on I-69 to the southwest, with breakfast included and hundreds of reviews.
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Wayne Southwest: Suites with a kitchen, convenient for multi-night stays a few minutes from the terminal.

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Downtown and Grand Wayne Convention Center

City centre · a 15-20 minute drive from the terminal, about 13 km; no direct rail link or public shuttle

Best for: travelers with meetings downtown or an event at the Grand Wayne Convention Center

Pros

Connected on foot or via skybridge to the Convention Center
Restaurants and the St. Marys River within easy reach

Cons

Further from the terminal than the other two areas
Hotel parking is often paid

Recommended hotels in this area

Courtyard Fort Wayne Downtown at Grand Wayne Convention Center: Connected to the Convention Center by a covered walkway, right in the heart of downtown.
Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center: Directly connected to the convention center, a classic choice for those attending events downtown.

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North area (Coliseum and Parkview)

Neighbourhood · a 25-30 minute drive from the terminal, crossing the city from south to north

Best for: travelers with an event at the Memorial Coliseum or appointments in the Parkview hospital district

Pros

The newest chain hotels in the city
Close to the Coliseum and the Parkview hospital campus

Cons

The area furthest from the airport of the three
A car is always needed, no pedestrian life

Recommended hotels in this area

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Wayne North: Opened in 2020 next to the Parkview Regional Medical Center, with a direct exit off I-69.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Wayne North: Suites with a kitchenette in the same complex as the Hilton Garden Inn, useful for families.
avid hotel Fort Wayne North by IHG: The cheaper option near the Coliseum and the zoo, with grab-and-go breakfast included.

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