Step-by-Step Directions
Welcome to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). All airline and baggage check-in occurs on the Ticketing level. To your right of the main entrance are American, United, Air Canada, Frontier, Allegiant, and other scheduled charter airlines. The furthest distance is less than 250 feet.
To your left is Delta, Breeze Airways, British Airways, and Alaska Airlines, with the furthest distance less than 225 feet. From the main entrance center, flight information monitors showing arrival and departure flights are located on either side and less than 70 feet away.
An airport directory is located on the pedestrian bridge connecting both ticketing halls and less than 70 feet away from the information monitors.
After completing check-in, proceed along the pedestrian bridge towards security. The distance between the bridge and security entrance is less than 200 feet away.
To the right side of the pedestrian bridge are men’s, women’s and family restrooms. All CVG restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Be sure to check your boarding pass prior to entering security to select your correct entry point.
Digital signage identifies each lane entrance. The general entrance point - the assistance lane, accessible for passengers with service animals, wheelchairs, or strollers. And, the TSA PreCheck entrance for passengers with the TSA PreCheck symbol on their boarding pass.
Security wait times can be found on a monitor at the center of the security entrance, or by visiting the CVG website.
After clearing security and proceeding down two escalators, you will be in the Transportation Tunnel, which connects to the gates in Concourse A or B. Flight information monitors are to your right.
As you proceed forward, near the center of the Transportation Tunnel is an airport directory. Your options to connect to the concourses are the trains on either side, moving walkways, or walking.
To see current routes, look for the information screens above the train entry doors. The furthest distance between the Terminal and Concourse B is less than 1,500 feet. Typical travel time between the Terminal and Concourse B is 4 minutes by train or 6 minutes by walking. Travel to Concourse A is half that amount of time from either the Terminal or Concourse B.
Departures
An airport directory is located near the center of the Concourse A Transportation Tunnel. When facing the escalators, stay to your right for the up escalator or proceed between the escalators for the elevator. The distance from the center of the Transportation Tunnel to the escalators is less than 200 feet.
Immediately to the right of the up escalators are flight information monitors, which are located on both the lower and upper floors.
In the center hub, you will see an information desk staffed by community ambassadors. An airport directory is also available.
From the center hub, turn right for the hallway leading to gates A-4 through A-23. The distance between the center and furthest gate is less than 1,200 feet or 4 minutes walking. Moving walkways are also available. The nearest restrooms are located to your right and less than 150 feet away.
Arrivals
Gates A-4 through A-23 lead to a center hub where you will find an information desk staffed by community ambassadors. The distance between the furthest gate and center hub is less than 1,200 feet or 4 minutes by walking. Moving walkways are also available along the path. Please be aware that men’s, women’s, and family restrooms are located throughout Concourse A and are all wheelchair accessible.
Proceed down to the lower-level Transportation Tunnel and follow signs for Baggage Claim and Ground Transportation. Stay to your right for the down escalator or elevator.
When you reach the Transportation Tunnel, continue straight ahead for the trains. Riding the train to the Terminal takes just 2 minutes. To walk, turn left between the escalators. Walking to the Terminal is less than 750 feet or 3 minutes.
Departures
Near the center of the Concourse B Transportation Tunnel is an airport directory. Flight information monitors are located immediately to the left of the up escalators. When facing the escalators, stay to your right for the up escalator or proceed between the escalators for the elevator. The distance from the center of the Transportation Tunnel to the escalators is less than 200 feet.
As you arrive in the center hub, please look for signs to men’s, women’s and family restrooms, which are located throughout Concourse B. All CVG restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
In the center hub, you will also see an airport directory and an information desk staffed by community ambassadors. The distance between the center and furthest gate is less than 1,050 feet or 3 minutes by walking. Moving walkways are also available for your convenience.
From the center hub, turn right for the hallway leading to gates B-1 through B-12. The food court is located in the center hub, with other food options available nearby. Turn left for the hallway leading to gates B-13 through B-28.
Arrivals
All B gates lead to a center hub where you will find an information desk and airport directory. The distance to the furthest gate is less than 1,050 feet or 3 minutes by walking. For your convenience, moving walkways are also available.
Please note men’s, women’s and family restrooms are located throughout Concourse A. All CVG restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Proceed down to the lower level to get to the Transportation Tunnel. Follow the signs for Baggage Claim and Ground Transportation. Stay to your right for the down escalator or elevator.
Upon reaching the Transportation Tunnel, continue straight ahead for the trains or walking option. Riding the train to the Terminal takes 4 minutes. Walking is less than 1,500 feet or 6 minutes. Moving walkways are also available.
Welcome to the United States of America. We’re honored to be the port of entry for guests visiting the region or friends and family returning home. Please note: no cameras, cell phones, or recording devices are permitted in this area until cleared by security.
All arriving international customers are required to complete TSA screening prior to entry into the same Concourse as departing domestic flights. Please note that liquids in excess of 3.4 ounces must be placed in checked luggage, which can be retrieved at the Terminal Baggage Claim. If connecting to another Delta flight, continue straight to gates B-1 through B-28.
After exiting security, take the down escalators or elevator to the Transportation Tunnel. Follow the signs for Baggage Claim and Ground Transportation to exit the airport.
Continue straight ahead for the trains or walking option. The train to the Terminal takes 4 minutes. Walking is less than 1,500 feet or 6 minutes. Moving walkways are also available. Escalators are to the left and right for all Concourse B departure gates.
Upon reaching the Terminal Transportation Tunnel, continue straight ahead for the single airport exit. Guests awaiting your arrival are invited to wait in the glassed-in welcome point areas on either side of the exit.
For security purposes, please do not stop in the exit lane. Re-entry to the secure side is only permitted through TSA screening during operating hours.
Upon exiting, to your left are escalators to and from the Ticketing level. Proceed down the center for the elevator to all Terminal levels. Stay right for the private car meeting point and take the up escalators for Baggage Claim and Ground Transportation.
From the central hub of Baggage Claim, overhead monitors indicate the assigned carousel number for your flight. Carousels 1 through 3 are located to the left of the monitors. Carousels 4 through 6 are located to the right. Oversized items may be claimed near Carousel 1.
To the right and less than 75 feet away are men’s, women’s, and family restrooms. All CVG restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Proceed straight ahead for the Ground Transportation center, where you will find rental cars, hotel shuttles, private vehicles, and public transportation. The furthest distance from Carousel 1 to the Ground Transportation center is less than 850 feet.
All other customers may proceed to the front exits for CVG Valet parking, ValuPark shuttle, off-airport parking operators, rideshare apps, and taxis. Regular passenger pick-up occurs on the outer curb. The parking garage is accessible from the Baggage Claim and Ticketing levels.