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Kennebunkport, Maine

Kennebunkport is a resort town in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,629 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 3,629

Why go

  • Town in Maine, United States.
  • Served by Back Acres Airport.

History

Kennebunkport is a resort town in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,629 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Portland metropolitan area.

Airports

Portland International Jetport (PWM) 22 mi to the centre
Portland, ME, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 2 airlines (AirTran Airways, JetBlue Airways) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Baltimore, New York (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 1 route: Baltimore*
  • JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: New York

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
Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) 12 mi to the centre
Sanford, ME, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Goosefair Airport 4 mi to the centre
Kennebunkport, ME, US
Outdoor
Back Acres Airport 4 mi to the centre
Kennebunkport, ME, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Kennebunkport, Maine
Kennebunkport, Maine
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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 Back Acres Airport; 1 other airport serves 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 Kennebunkport, Maine. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Airshare
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
XO
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.
JSX
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135/145, 30 seats · Scheduled "hop-on" jet service from private terminals in the western US and Texas — no TSA lines.
NetJets
Fractional, jet card · Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom, Bombardier Challenger & Global · The largest private-jet operator in the world; fractional shares and the NetJets card, US and Europe.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.