Why go
- Largest city in Nebraska, US.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Joslyn Art Museum.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Scribner State Airport (SCB).
History
Omaha is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nebraska. It is located in the Midwestern United States along the Missouri River, about 10 mi (15 km) north of the mouth of the Platte River. Omaha had a population of 486,051 at the 2020 census, and with a 2025 population estimate of 488,797, it is the 42nd-most populous U.S. city. The eight-county Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area extending into Iowa has approximately 1 million residents, the 55th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is the county seat of Douglas County.
Must-see attractions
Eat & drink
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 19 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (Embraer 175, A319, MD-88, A320, M90, CRJ-700…) · 7 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York*, Orlando*, Salt Lake City*, Washington*
- American Airlines AA (A319, CRJ-900, Embraer 175, ERJ-145, CRJ-700, MD-80…) · 5 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Washington*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-300, 73C) · 5 routes: Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, St. Louis
- US Airways US (A319, CRJ-900, CRJ-700, MD-80, M83, Embraer 170) · 5 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (A319, 737-800, 737-700, ERJ) · 4 routes: Chicago, Denver, Houston*, Newark*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 3 routes: Chicago*, San Diego*, St. Louis*
- Air France AF (CRJ-700, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Seattle*
- Alitalia AZ (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-700, 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.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
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 Scribner State Airport (SCB); 42 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OMA has direct flights to 19 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Washington…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Omaha, Nebraska. 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.