Why go
- City in the United States.
- Served by Wayne County Airport (BJJ).
History
Akron is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in Northeast Ohio along the Little Cuyahoga River, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Cleveland. Akron had a population of 190,469 at the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in Ohio. The Akron metropolitan area has an estimated 702,000 residents.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (717, 737-700, 73C) · 6 routes: Atlanta, Boston*, Denver, New York, Orlando*, Tampa*
- AirTran Airways FL (717) · 5 routes: Atlanta, Boston, New York, Orlando, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*
- Air France AF (MD-88, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wayne County Airport (BJJ); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Akron, Ohio. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.