The airport is about 20 km north of Hartford and 32 km south of Springfield; CT Transit and Peter Pan buses connect to both cities.
Things to do at Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Bradley International AirportBDL
At the airport
Things to do in Bradley International Airport
Bradley International Airport serves the Hartford-Springfield metro area, straddling the Connecticut-Massachusetts border. Hartford's Mark Twain House and Museum — where Samuel Clemens wrote Adventures of Huckleberry Finn — and the adjacent Harriet Beecher Stowe Center are literary pilgrimages within easy reach. The Wadsworth Atheneum, America's oldest public art museum (founded 1842), has a genuinely impressive collection. Springfield, Massachusetts, is birthplace of basketball and home to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Bradley International Airport
- The Mark Twain House (Hartford) and Basketball Hall of Fame (Springfield) are about 30–35 minutes in opposite directions from the airport.
- The Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts — Amherst, Northampton, and the Quabbin Reservoir — is beautiful in autumn (late September through October).
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at BDL
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Bradley International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestEscape Lounge
At Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, United States, the Escape Lounge is conveniently located in Terminal 1 on the airside, making it an easy stop once you’re already through the required formalities. After completing passport control and the security check, continue into the departures area and head toward Gate 1; the airport lounge is situated right next to Gate 1, so you won’t need to backtrack or search through the terminal. This airside location is ideal for travel days when you want to stay close to your boarding point while taking a break before your flight. If you’re departing from Terminal 1, simply follow the gate signage after clearing security and you’ll find the Escape Lounge beside Gate 1.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.