Airport

ACY Atlantic City International Airport

Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) serves Atlantic City. 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.

IATAACY
ICAOKACY
Non-stop9
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation23 m

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The airport in numbers

Atlantic City International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Atlantic City International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 632,691 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.4M in 2010.

Passengers / year
632,691
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.4M
in 2010
Elevation
23 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
South Jersey Transportation Authority
Passengers per year, 1998–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Atlantic City International Airport to Atlantic City

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 ACY 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.)
Philadelphia74 km78 min$141–$224
Brooklyn143 km150 min$270–$429
New York City148 km155 min$279–$444
Queens150 km157 min$283–$450
Manhattan156 km164 min$294–$467
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Atlantic City International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Atlantic City ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City International Airport

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Atlantic City International Airport to the centre of Atlantic City?
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 Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City International Airport to Atlantic City?
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 Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City International Airport?
About 9 destinations, including Chicago, Myrtle Beach, Fort Myers, Detroit. 2 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 Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Atlantic City 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