Why go
- City in New Hampshire, United States.
- Served by Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM).
History
Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. It had a population of 21,956 at the 2020 census. A historic seaport and popular summer tourist destination on the Piscataqua River bordering the state of Maine, Portsmouth was formerly the home of the Pease Air Force Base, since converted to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Sanford
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 Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PSM has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Sanford). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Isles of Shoals Steamship Company, 1 mi); routes include Portsmouth - Star Island, Rye Harbor - Star Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.