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Manchester, NH

S. state of New Hampshire.

Type CityPopulation 115,644Metro Area Population 423,000

Why go

  • Largest city in New Hampshire, United States.
  • Served by Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT).

History

Manchester is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Located on the banks of the Merrimack River, it had a population of 115,644 at the 2020 census. Manchester is the tenth-most populous city in New England. Along with the city of Nashua, it is one of two seats of New Hampshire's most populous county, Hillsborough County. The Manchester–Nashua metropolitan area has approximately 423,000 residents and lies near the northern end of the Northeast megalopolis.

Airports

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) 4 mi to the centre
1 Airport Rd, Manchester, NH 03103 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 7 airlines (AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 13 destinations incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Boston (45 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 13 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
Concord Municipal Airport (CON) 15 mi to the centre
71 Airport Rd, Concord, NH 03301 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Nashua Airport (ASH) 14 mi to the centre
93 Perimeter Rd, Nashua, NH 03063 — 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
Country Club Air Park 9.3 mi to the centre
Goffstown, NH, US
Outdoor
Huff Memorial Airport 9.8 mi to the centre
New Boston, NH, 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 Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MHT has direct flights to 13 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia…).

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences