Cincinnati Flights and Travel Guide

Known as “Cincy” to the locals, Cincinnati is a center of art, culture, entertainment and business. Originally settled by the Germans in the 1800s, today’s Cincinnati is a thriving metropolis welcoming millions of travelers each year. Cincinnati is one of the Midwest’s top business centers, so it’s no surprise that businessmen and businesswomen located in the surrounding states (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia) book flights to Cincinnati for quick sales visits, board meetings and last-minute deals. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see business deals made during the flight to Cincinnati – once you’re here, there’s more to do than sit enclosed in white walls of local businesses.

Home to the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals and the MLB’s Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati is an awesome sports town booming with enthusiasm. Entertainment gurus will remember Cincinnati as the location for the fictional, “WKRP in Cincinnati” radio show and the starting point for the Academy Award winning movie, “Rain Man.” Whatever your reason for booking flights to Cincinnati, there’s plenty to see in this modern Midwestern hub and the inviting people of the city will have you booking return flights to Cincinnati before your trip is over.

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Cincinnati Climate

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When to Fly to Cincinnati

Peak Season

Cincinnati is packed with tourists during the summer time, due mainly in part to school vacations and baseball season. The weather is hot and can get humid, but there is plenty to do and see in Cincinnati this time of year. Book flights to Cincinnati and hotel rooms in advance if you're planning a summer trip.

Off Season

Ohio gets cold in the winter months and Cincinnati gets a good rash of winter. Snow, rain and wind fall heavily on the city but this is also the best time to book cheap flights to Cincinnati.

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Getting Around Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bus Service is the Queen City Metro and provides service to all areas of the city. Exact change or bus tokens are required.

Hail a cab at taxi stands only; a city ordinance rules that cabs are not allowed to top and pick up passengers on the side of the road. Cabs can usually be found near the convention center and at many hotels. You can also call ahead for a cab.

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Cincinnati Insider Information

• The May Festival is an annual choral music festival that started in 1875. Listen to choral music fill the air during the festival week. Get more information at www.mayfestival.com.
• Summer officially begins in Cincinnati on Memorial Day weekend with the Taste of Cincinnati. During this weekend, dozens of area restaurants sell bite-sized portions of the their best dishes and the streets are filled with live entertainment and plenty to do and see. The end of summer closes with Riverfest, which happens annually on Labor Day weekend. Riverfest features live entertainment, fireworks and food.
• Cincinnati hosts one of the nation's many beer fests in mid-September. Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati features German music, dancing, food, and lots of beer.

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Cincinnati Airports

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