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ABE Lehigh Valley International Airport

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Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) serves Allentown. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAABE
ICAOKABE
Non-stop9
Airlines7
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation120 m

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The airport in numbers

Lehigh Valley International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Lehigh Valley International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 868,014 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 1.0M in 2000.

Passengers / year
868,014
as of 2019
Peak traffic
1.0M
in 2000
Elevation
120 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Allentown

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From ABE to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Philadelphia81 km85 min$154–$245
New York City121 km127 min$229–$363
Manhattan125 km131 min$236–$375
Brooklyn126 km132 min$238–$378
The Bronx134 km141 min$253–$402
Queens135 km142 min$255–$405
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Lehigh Valley International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Allentown ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 9 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Allegiant Air · Delta Air Lines · American Airlines · US Airways · Air France · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · United Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Lehigh Valley International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Lehigh Valley International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Allentown shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Lehigh Valley International Airport to the centre of Allentown?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Lehigh Valley International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Allentown?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Lehigh Valley International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Lehigh Valley International Airport?
About 9 destinations, including Atlanta, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Punta Gorda. 7 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Lehigh Valley International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Lehigh Valley International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Lehigh Valley International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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