BDL
Airport information
Plan your trip at Bradley International Airport
Hartford, United StatesIATA: BDLICAO: KBDL
Getting to and from Bradley International Airport: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.
Transport
Where you arrive, with connections and frequency.
- TrainHartford Line (CTrail and Amtrak)Windsor Locks station (South Main Street at Stanton Road) (outside the airport)Connection: The closest station to the airport is in Windsor Locks (South Main Street at Stanton Road), only three miles away, and is accessible by Route 24 bus service. Union Station in Hartford, only 30 minutes away, is also accessible via the Bradley Flyer bus service.
Where you board, with connections and frequency.
- BusCTtransit 30-Bradley FlyerBus stop on the outer curb at door #6 (Terminal A baggage claim/arrivals level) (right by the terminal)
- BusCTtransit Route 24 to Windsor Locks stationBus stop on the outer curb at door #6 (Terminal A baggage claim/arrivals level) (right by the terminal)Every 20 minutes (on weekdays from 4:10 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.)
- TrainHartford Line (CTrail and Amtrak)Windsor Locks station (South Main Street at Stanton Road) (outside the airport)Connection: The closest station to the airport is in Windsor Locks (South Main Street at Stanton Road), only three miles away, and is accessible by Route 24 bus service. Union Station in Hartford, only 30 minutes away, is also accessible via the Bradley Flyer bus service.
- TaxiTaxiTaxi service outside the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, between exit doors 2 and 3 (right by the terminal)
- TaxiRide app services (Uber and Lyft)Ride App Pick-up area outside door number 2, Arrivals/Baggage Claim level (right by the terminal)
Parking
- 5parking areas
- 2–5min walk to the terminal
- With shuttle
- Economy Lot 3 and Economy Lot 4
Picking someone up
Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.
- Curbside in front of the terminalsKiss & RideCurbside in front of the terminals
- Picking up: permittedThe active pick-up of passengers is allowed at curbside in front of the terminals. No waiting is allowed, and under no circumstances can you leave your vehicle unattended. Wait in the free Cell Phone Waiting Lot until your arriving passengers have collected their luggage and called you to be picked up at curbside.
- Waiting: not permittedWaiting is not allowed curbside or at the arrivals pick-up area at the terminal.
- Cell Phone Waiting LotPark and come insideCell Phone Waiting Lot on Light Lane
- Waiting: permittedIf you are picking someone up, use the free Cell Phone Waiting Lot to wait in your car until your arriving passengers have left the aircraft, collected their luggage and called you to be picked up at curbside. It eliminates the need for circling the airport if an arriving party is later than expected. The lot is on Light Lane, less than three minutes' drive from Terminal A, and has two electric vehicle charging stations.
Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
Dropping someone off
A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.
- Curbside in front of the terminalsKiss & RideCurbside in front of the terminals
- Dropping off: permittedThe active drop-off of passengers is allowed at curbside in front of the terminals. No waiting is allowed, and under no circumstances can you leave your vehicle unattended. When seeing friends or family off, drop off travelers and luggage at the departure area of their respective airlines and then park in short-term parking.
- Waiting: not permittedWaiting is not allowed curbside or at the arrivals pick-up area at the terminal.
- Cell Phone Waiting LotPark and come insideCell Phone Waiting Lot on Light Lane
- Waiting: permittedIf you are picking someone up, use the free Cell Phone Waiting Lot to wait in your car until your arriving passengers have left the aircraft, collected their luggage and called you to be picked up at curbside. It eliminates the need for circling the airport if an arriving party is later than expected. The lot is on Light Lane, less than three minutes' drive from Terminal A, and has two electric vehicle charging stations.
Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.
SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the official websites of the airport and the carriers on October 8, 2026.
- Bradley International Airport - Frequently Asked QuestionsChecked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websitebradleyairport.com/learn/faq
- Bradley International Airport - Cell Phone Waiting LotChecked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websitebradleyairport.com/directions-parking/cell-phone-lot
- Bradley International Airport - Travel TipsChecked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websitebradleyairport.com/learn/tips
- Bradley International Airport - Public TransportationChecked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websitebradleyairport.com/directions-parking/public
- Bradley International Airport - Taxi / Ride App / LimoChecked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websitebradleyairport.com/directions-parking/taxi-limo-rideapp
- BDL sPARK - Official On-Airport ParkingChecked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websitewww.parkbradleyairport.com
- BDL sPARK - GarageChecked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websitewww.parkbradleyairport.com/garage
- BDL sPARK - Express Lot 1Checked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websitewww.parkbradleyairport.com/lot-1
- BDL sPARK - Park & Walk Lot 2Checked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websitewww.parkbradleyairport.com/lot-2
- BDL sPARK - Economy Lot 3Checked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websitewww.parkbradleyairport.com/lot-3
- BDL sPARK - Economy Lot 4Checked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websitewww.parkbradleyairport.com/lot-4
- CTtransit - Bradley FlyerChecked on October 8, 2026 · Official carrier websitewww.cttransit.com/schedules/30
- CTtransit - Windsor Locks/Bradley Int'l AirportChecked on October 8, 2026 · Official carrier websitewww.cttransit.com/schedules/24%2A
- CTrail Hartford Line - Windsor LocksChecked on October 8, 2026 · Official carrier websitehartfordline.com/route_stations/windsor_locks
