Cincinnati Airport Arrivals (CVG)

Flight Arrivals at Cincinnati Airport

When arriving at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport please remember to retrieve all luggage from the Baggage Claim area before proceeding to exit the arrivals area.

WiFi at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

The airport offers free WiFi to all visitors. The network is called “Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport Free” and it is as easy as connecting and following the instructions given.

Transfer Options at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

Rental Cars – The rental car companies at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport are located outside of the Terminal Building and a shuttle transfer is required to reach their offices. It is recommended to arrange for the rental car in advance of the arrival at the airport. There are signs in the Baggage Claim area showing the way to where the rental car shuttles pick up their customers.

Buses – The 2x (Airporter) bus route runs between the airport and central Cincinnati every 30 minutes from early morning to just after midnight every day of the week. It is operated by TANK, Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky. Ticket fare is $1.50 for a single adult journey and can be purchased on the bus. Buses depart from outside the Baggage Claim area.

Taxis – Several taxi companies have permits to service the airport and its visitors. Taxi cabs can be found at the taxi rank outside Baggage Claim. The fare to central Cincinnati is around $35 and the trip takes around 20 minutes. More information about taxis at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport.

Walk-up Shared Shuttles – Executive Transportation has a desk near door 5 in Baggage Claim. They offer walk-up shared shuttle rides without the need for a reservation.

Hotel Courtesy Shuttles – Some hotels offer a shuttle service to their guests to transfer to and from the airport. There is signage in the Baggage Claim area showing the way to the pick-up zone.

Ride Shares – Arrange a ride share transfer through the ride share company app. Pick up takes places outside Baggage Claim door 10.

Limousines and Shuttles – Transfer services with shuttles, vans, cars or limousines are arranged in advance by the traveler through the company of choice directly. Companies have to have an airport permit to collect customers from the airport. See more about private transfers to and from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport.

Smoking at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

Smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking outside the terminal, before going through to the secure side. There is no smoking once past security.

Accessibility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

The airport has several systems in place for greater accessibility. For more information about what accessibility services are available please contact the airport directly on +1 859-767-7470.

Luggage Carts at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

Durable and lightweight luggage carts are available in Baggage Claim, Pre-Security and in the Terminal Garage at the rental cost of $5 per cart. Credit cards, coins and cash are accepted payment methods.

Interfaith Meditation Room at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

An interfaith/meditation room can be found in Concourse B, just past the Delta Sky Lounge near Gate B-14.

Play Areas at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

There are two play areas at the airport. One is located at the Food Court and the other at Gate A-10 in Concourse A.

Family Restrooms at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

Family restrooms can be found near gates A-11 and B-13.

Connect Times at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is an easy airport to navigate and usually 20-30 between flights is enough to connect, although it is of course wise to have more time at hand just in case of delays.

Currency Exchange at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

5/3 Bank offers foreign currency exchange service, as well as full banking services, for over 110 countries around the world.

International Flights at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

International arrivals and departures take place in Concourse B, as do most connecting flights.

Lost and Found at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

Who to contact when an item is lost during a flight or at the airport depends on where the item was lost. For items lost on an airplane or in a gate area, please contact the airline. For items lost at the TSA security checkpoints, please contact TSA. For items lost in other areas, please fill out this form.

Food, Beverages and Shopping at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

There is a Starbucks in the Ticketing area of the airport, available to all visitors. All other places to eat or drink at the airport are located in the two concourses.

There is also a Derringer in the Baggage Claim area, and a flower shop in the Meet & Greet area where greeters and travelers often meet up.