Why go
- City in Rhode Island, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including The Breakers, Newport RI.
- Served by Newport State Airport (NPT).
History
Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island, United States. It is located in Narragansett Bay, approximately 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Providence, 20 miles (32 km) south of Fall River, Massachusetts, 74 miles (119 km) south of Boston, and 180 miles (290 km) northeast of New York City. It is known as a New England summer resort and is famous for its historic mansions and its rich sailing history. As of the 2020 census, Newport had a population of 25,163.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-800, 737-300, 737-800, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Las Vegas*, Orlando, Salt Lake City*, San Diego*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 737-800, 737-300, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, A321, Embraer 190, Dash 8-300, Embraer 175…) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-200, A320, Dash 8-300, ERJ, Dash 8-400, CRJ-700…) · 3 routes: Chicago, Newark*, Washington*
- US Airways US (A319, A320, A321, Embraer 190, Embraer 175, CRJ…) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 3 routes: Nantucket, Vineyard Haven MA, White Plains
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 Newport State Airport (NPT). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Alofsin Pier Fort Adams Ferry Dock, 0.3 mi); routes include Fort Adams, Newport - Ann Street Pier, Newport, Rose Island Lighthouse - Fort Adams, Newport, Ann Street Pier, Newport - Perrotti Park, Newport.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Newport, Rhode Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.