The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is planning for 330,000 travelers to fly in and out of the airport for the December holiday (12/21/23-1/2/24). This is an 18% increase over 2022 volumes. The busiest days will be December 21-23 and January 2.
The busiest time for departures is expected to be between 5 AM and 7 AM and arrivals remain steady from mid-morning through 11 PM. Demand is the highest for these destinations: New York City, Houston, Denver, London, and Orlando.
Tips for travelers:
- All passengers are advised to arrive in the Terminal at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.
- Don’t confuse departure time with the final boarding time: travelers should check with their carrier on what time the doors close prior to departure.
- Check TSA’s website for what you can bring through security.
- Visit cvgairport.com to view expected TSA wait times, parking availability, and food options including CVG’s newest restaurants: Skyline, Frisch’s, Braxton Taproom, and Wendy’s.
- There are several parking options at CVG, including the Terminal garage (general and reserved); valet; ValuPark; and Economy Lot.
- A new taxi service, located at Ground Transport East, launched on December 5th at CVG. The company is called zTrip and more information can be found at ztrip.com.
