Scranton, Pennsylvania — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Pennsylvania, United States.
Served by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).

History

Scranton is a second A class city in and the county seat of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 76,328 at the 2020 census, Scranton is the sixth-most populous city in Pennsylvania and the most populous city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is part of the Wyoming Valley metropolitan area, which includes five cities and more than 40 boroughs forming a contiguous urban corridor with an estimated 574,000 residents. It is located 56 miles (90 km) north of Allentown, 104 miles (167 km) north-northwest of Philadelphia, and 99 miles (159 km) west-northwest of New York City.

Airports

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 5.7 mi to the centre

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, Allegiant Air…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit… (OpenFlights route data).

✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations

American Airlines AA (CRJ, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia
Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*
US Airways US (CRJ, DH8) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia*
Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Sanford
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*

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

Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (WBW) 12 mi to the centre

Wilkes-Barre, PA, US — 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

Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (MPO) 24 mi to the centre

Mount Pocono, PA, US — 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

Lazy J. Ranch Airport 8.7 mi to the centre

Springbrook, PA, US

Outdoor

Air Haven Airport 11 mi to the centre

Moscow, PA, 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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AVP has direct flights to 6 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit…).

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