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Flint, Michigan

Flint is a city in and the county seat of Genesee County, Michigan, United States. The city's population was 81,252 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 79,735 in 2024, making it the largest city in Genesee County and the 12th-most populous city in Michigan.

Type CityPopulation 81,252Metro Area Population 406,892

Why go

  • City in Michigan, United States.
  • Served by Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT).

History

Flint is a city in and the county seat of Genesee County, Michigan, United States. The city's population was 81,252 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 79,735 in 2024, making it the largest city in Genesee County and the 12th-most populous city in Michigan. Located along the Flint River 66 miles (106 km) northwest of Detroit, it is a principal city within the Central Michigan region. The Flint metropolitan area is located entirely within Genesee County and is the fourth-largest metro area in Michigan, with a population of 406,892 in the 2020 census.

Airports

Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) 4.2 mi to the centre
G-3425 W Bristol Rd, Flint, MI 48507-3183 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 8 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, Delta Air Lines, Air France…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Detroit (56 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 8 direct destinations

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Dalton Airport 5.9 mi to the centre
Flushing, MI, US
Outdoor
Cedarville Airport 9 mi to the centre
Flushing, MI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FNT has direct flights to 8 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Flint, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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