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Booking Flights to Indianapolis

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is located about 22 kilometres away from the city centre but passengers flying to Indianapolis might also be headed to nearby destinations like Lafayette, Champaign, and Urbana, for which IND serves as the main gateway.

Airlines which serve this airport include AirTran, American, Airlines, Delta, and United. Air Canada also has direct flights to Indianapolis from Toronto.

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International Flights to Indianapolis

When to Go and Weather

Cheap flights to Indianapolis sell out quickly between May and August. The city is a popular summer destination because of the many events and festivals that are held during this time, including the annual Indianapolis 500 car races and the Indy Jazz Fest. However, Indianapolis also receives most of its rain in the summer, so pack an umbrella or rain-proof jacket.

Winters in Indianapolis are moderately cold and snowy, with temperatures often falling to -7°C. The city hosts several indoor events like the Indian State Museum's Celebration Crossing, and the Circle of Lights display at Monument Circle is the best place to watch the fantastic fireworks displays from. The great holiday shopping deals and discounts are also a good reason to book flights to Indianapolis from November to January. For mild weather and cheaper airline tickets, fly to Indianapolis from March to April or in September.

Other Popular Routes to Indianapolis

• North Bay to Indianapolis

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• Buffalo to Indianapolis

• Washington DC to Indianapolis

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• Minneapolis to Indianapolis

• Orlando to Indianapolis

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• Charlotte to Indianapolis

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• Fort Lauderdale to Indianapolis

Arriving in Indianapolis

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is a single-terminal airport spread out over three levels. When your flight arrives, you will find yourself on the airport's lower level. Most ground transportation options an be found at the Ground Transport Center (GTC) on Level 1 of the Parking Garage. While waiting for your bags to be unloaded from the plane, take a look at the the airport's walls which feature an array of works of art by local artists.

The airport's website has detailed information on all the ground transport options from the airport, and a summary of these is listed below.

Public Transit: IndyGo, the city's public transit system, has an Airport Express bus service to downtown Indianapolis on its Green Line route. The travel time is about 20 minutes and the service is available from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., after which you can use non-express buses on Route 8. Express service tickets cost around $7 USD for a one-way trip while one-way fares on the Route 8 bus are much cheaper at about $1.75 USD.

If you plan to use IndyGo buses to travel within the city during your stay, getting a day pass for less than $5 will be much more economical than buying individual tickets. Discounts are available on all routes for seniors and children under 18 years of age.

Airport Shuttle and Limousine Services: Several private companies operate shuttle services to destinations around Indianapolis, such as Purdue University, Muncie, and Bloomington, although booking in advance is necessary. There are also a number of limousine companies which offer shared-ride and private vehicle services, and if you're travelling in a group, hiring a limo can sometimes work out cheaper than taking a cab.

Hotel Shuttle: Nearly every major hotel in downtown Indianapolis operates a courtesy pick-up shuttle service to and from the airport. Check with your hotel if this is included in your booking and be sure to let them know the arrival time of your flight, and confirm the shuttle's pick-up location at the airport.

Taxi: The airport's taxi station is located on the lower level just outside the baggage claim area. There is a $15 USD minimum fare charged on all journeys from the airport and the total cost of a trip to downtown Indianapolis should not exceed $20-$25 USD.

Car Rental: All rental companies with services from Indiana International Airport have booking counters at the Ground Transport Center. If you're flying in for the Indy 500, book your rental car well in advance to ensure you're not stranded without wheels when your Indianapolis flights touch down.