Why go
- Most populous city in Connecticut, US.
- Served by Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR).
History
Bridgeport is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The population was 148,654 in 2020, making it the fifth-most populous city in New England. It is a port city in eastern Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound, 60 miles (97 km) from Manhattan and 40 miles (64 km) from The Bronx. Bridgeport and other towns in Fairfield County make up the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, as well as the Bridgeport–Stamford–Norwalk–Danbury metropolitan statistical area, the second largest metropolitan area in Connecticut and a component of the greater New York metropolitan area.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Philadelphia
- US Airways US (DH8) · 1 route: Philadelphia*
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.
Getting there by ferry
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 Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Bridgeport Ferry Terminal, 0.9 mi); routes include Pleasure Beach Water Taxi Service (weekends only), Bridgeport, CT - Port Jefferson, NY.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bridgeport, CT. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.