Why go
- City in Connecticut, United States.
- Served by Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN).
History
New Haven is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located on New Haven Harbor on the northern shore of Long Island Sound. With a population of 134,023 at the 2020 census, it is the third-most populous city in Connecticut and the largest in the South Central Connecticut Planning Region, with the Greater New Haven metropolitan area having an estimated 577,000 residents.
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 Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HVN has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Philadelphia). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Thimble Islands Ferry Service, 9.4 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for New Haven, Connecticut. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.