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Plan your trip at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Cleveland, United StatesIATA: CLEICAO: KCLE
Current airport: CLE

Getting to and from Cleveland Hopkins 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.

  • MetroRTA Red LineRTA Airport Station on the lower level of the main terminal (inside the terminal)Every 15 minutes (for the majority of the day)
  • TaxiRide Shares (Lyft and Uber)Upper (departures) and lower (arrivals) roadways (right by the terminal)

All transport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Parking

  • 6parking areas
With shuttle
Brown Lot
Always book in advance
Premium Reserved Red Lot

All parking areas, with facts for each one

Picking someone up

Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.

  • Arrivals (Pickup)Kiss & Ride
    Arrivals pick-up area on the lower level of the terminal facade
    • Picking up: permittedCLE offers curbside access and designated pick-up zones for picking up passengers; the pick-up area is designated as Arrivals, on the lower level of the terminal facade. Travelers are encouraged not to wait at the lower level for arriving passengers, but rather to use the cell phone lots or the Smart Garage.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All pickup rules

Dropping someone off

A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.

  • Departures (Drop Off)Kiss & Ride
    Departures curb on the upper level of the terminal facade
    • Dropping off: permittedFor dropping off passengers, CLE has dedicated curbside lanes and staff to help. All departing airlines are marked on the overhead signage, located on the upper level of the terminal facade.
  • Smart GaragePark and come inside
    Smart Garage, attached to the terminal building via skywalk on level three and walkway on level one
    • Dropping off: permittedTravelers who need assistance for drop-off can also use the Smart Garage for up to 30 minutes for free. The garage is attached to the terminal building via skywalk on level three and walkway on level one.

    For all actions above: Free within 30 minutes.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All drop-off rules

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.