Why go
- Capital city of New York, United States.
- Served by Albany International Airport (ALB).
History
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York. It is also the county seat of, and the most populous city in Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, approximately ten miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River. Its population was 99,224 at the time of the 2020 census and was estimated at 102,305 in 2026.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
52 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 19 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800) · 6 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 5 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Fort Lauderdale*, Newark*, Tampa*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-400, ERJ, Dash 8-200, A319, 737-800, 737-900…) · 4 routes: Chicago, Cleveland*, Newark*, Washington*
- American Airlines AA (A319, Dash 8-300, Embraer 175, CRJ, Embraer 170) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 3 routes: Boston, Massena, Ogdensburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, MD-88, CRJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- US Airways US (CRJ, A319, Embraer 175, DH8, Embraer 170) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia*, Washington
- AeroMéxico AM (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (CRJ-900, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Albany International Airport (ALB); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ALB has direct flights to 19 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Albany, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.