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Distance to Nantucket4.5km
Distance to Hyannis48.6km

About Nantucket Airport

  • As a major gateway to the wider region, the airport operates as a hub for nearby cities like New Bedford and Fall River.

  • Here are some of the most popular airlines at Nantucket Airport to consider before you book:

  • Flying out of Nantucket and not sure where to head? Flights from Nantucket Airport can take you direct to must-visit destinations like these:

    • Boston

    • White Plains

    • Teterboro

    • New York

    • Hyannis

  • June, July, and August are the busiest months at Nantucket Memorial Airport. Summer draws a steady wave of arrivals as the island becomes a popular warm-weather destination, with beach tourism and seasonal getaways driving demand across all three months.

  • January, February, and March are the quietest months at Nantucket Memorial Airport. Winter brings a significant drop in leisure travel to the island, and the post-holiday lull means far fewer arrivals as the summer visitor season remains months away.

How to get from Nantucket Airport to Nantucket

  • You can make your way to the centre of Nantucket by bus from the airport. The NRTA Wave takes around 15 minutes to arrive at a central hub like Greenhound Building.

  • Book a rideshare service with Uber from Nantucket Airport and go direct to your next destination.

  • Nantucket Island Taxi is one of the taxi companies in Nantucket.

  • Driving time from Nantucket Airport to Nantucket depends on traffic, but it's usually around 10 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Nantucket Airport from Nantucket

  • You can reach the airport by bus from the city. Allow roughly 15 minutes if you take the NRTA Wave from a major stop like Greenhound Building.

  • Whether you're driving from central Nantucket or being dropped off by a friend, it should take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport.

  • Nantucket Memorial Airport is a small island airport, so getting there from the US mainland means flying — there's no road, rail, or ferry connection that brings you directly to the airport itself. Most people fly in from Boston, New York, or Hyannis on one of the regional carriers that serve the island year-round.

Nantucket Airport facilities

  • Nantucket Airport handles flights from one terminal.

Where to stay near Nantucket Airport

  • Catching a late flight to Nantucket Airport or need to be at your gate early? The Nantucket Hotel & Resort is all about convenience. It features a laundry, a fitness centre, and a banqueting service and is about 5 kilometres away.

  • Another nearby option is The Brant. Roughly 5 kilometres from the airport, amenities here include a minibar, hair dryers, and concierge assistance.

  • Or make the night before or after your flight easier at Cliff Lodge. From the airport, it's about 5 kilometres away and offers a lounge, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and more.

Car rental options near Nantucket Airport

  • If you're jetting into Nantucket, pick up a car rental at Nantucket Airport and discover the city on your terms.

  • Hertz is one of the most popular providers. You'll find vehicle types for different plans, from short city breaks to longer trips.

Nantucket Airport FAQs

Yes, United operates to and from both Nantucket Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, American Airlines operates to and from both Nantucket Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Delta operates to and from both Nantucket Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Hertz and Turo pick-up points in or near to Nantucket Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Nantucket Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Nantucket Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Nantucket Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Nantucket Airport’s departure lounge.

Nantucket Periwinkle is the highest-rated hotel near Nantucket Airport, just 4.6km away. Other great hotels nearby include Hotel Pippa (4.6km from the airport), and Greydon House (4.6km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Nantucket Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Nantucket Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Nantucket Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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