Why go
- City in Pennsylvania, United States.
- Served by Erie International Airport (ERI).
History
Erie is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the fifth-most populous city in Pennsylvania and the most populous in Northwestern Pennsylvania with a population of 94,831 as of the 2020 census. The Erie metropolitan area had a population of 270,876 in 2020. Erie is about 80 miles (130 km) from Buffalo, 90 miles (140 km) from Cleveland, and 120 miles (190 km) from Pittsburgh.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Philadelphia
- Delta Air Lines DL (ERJ) · 1 route: Detroit
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Cleveland
- US Airways US (DH8) · 1 route: Philadelphia*
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
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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 Erie International Airport (ERI); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ERI has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Philadelphia, Cleveland, Detroit).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Erie, Pennsylvania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.