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Cincinnati Airport guide
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has one terminal with Concourses A and B. The quickest way from CVG to downtown Cincinnati is the TANK Route 2X bus (about 35 minutes, about $2).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
TANK Route 2X bus, about $2
about $40–$50
American, Delta and United
Delta Sky Club (Concourse B)
Quick answer
The quickest way from CVG to downtown Cincinnati is the TANK Route 2X bus (about 35 minutes, about $2). Airlines here include American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska.
- Terminals
- One terminal with Concourses A and B
- Taxi
- 20–30 min, about $40–$50
- Distance
- About 13 miles to downtown Cincinnati
- Lounges
- Delta Sky Club (Concourse B)
Getting from CVG to downtown Cincinnati
Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.
- TANK Route 2X busto downtown Cincinnatiabout 35 minabout $2
- Taxi or rideshare20–30 minabout $40–$50
Inside CVG
Terminals and connections
Security is in the main terminal; from there an underground people mover (or a walkway) takes you to Concourse A or B.
Lounges
- •Delta Sky Club (Concourse B)
Parking at CVG
- •ValuPark lot with shuttles, the cheapest
- •Terminal garage
Rates change with demand and booking ahead is usually cheaper: check CVG's official site.
CVG tips
- •The airport is in Kentucky, about 13 miles southwest of downtown Cincinnati.
Airlines at CVG
Major airlines that fly from CVG (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.
- American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- United Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Southwest Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
- Alaska Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Frontier Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
- Allegiant Air Carry-on 22 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
- Breeze Airways Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Air Canada Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
- Viva Aerobus Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
- British Airways Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm Bag fees
CVG airport FAQ
The quickest option is the TANK Route 2X bus to downtown Cincinnati: about 35 minutes for about $2. A taxi takes 20–30 min (about $40–$50).
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fares, lounges, airlines and parking change; check with the operator or airport before you travel.
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport official website
- Wikipedia: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (airlines, terminals and ground transportation)
- TANK Route 2X bus: official site
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