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3-6 Hours at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Maeve Power
Don't spend your airport downtime stuck in the airport. If you have a couple of hours to spare, why not get out of the airport and explore the surrounding area? Check out these great options for a 3-6 hour layover at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Don't spend your airport downtime stuck at the airport. If you have a couple of hours to spare, why not get out of the airport and explore the surrounding area? Check out these great options for a 3-6 hour layover at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Visit The Park

England Idlewild ParkDon’t spend your airport downtime stuck inside in the terminal, get out of the airport and into the fresh air with a visit to England Idlewild Park. This 290-acre park features paved Walking/Hiking Trails (1.8 miles) with Fitness Stations, 3 ponds, athletic fields and more. Go for a walk or a run through the park during your layover or find a quiet spot to sit and relax and enjoy being outside.Located 6.7 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi.

Work Out

Planet FitnessDon’t let travel disrupt your fitness routine. Use your airport downtime to workout. Head to Planet Fitness for a full-service gym with cardio equipment, free weights and more. Work up a sweat and then freshen up with a shower before heading to the airport for your flight. You will need to bring your own towel and toiletries so don’t forget to put them in your carry on. Planet Fitness also offers hydromassage beds and massage chairs to help you relax and release stress.You need to be a Planet Fitness Black Card member to visit Planet Fitness gyms. Sanctifly premium members can use ONE Sanctifly pass to get a 30 day Black Card membership and access to all 1800+ Planet Fitness locations. You can find and book your first Planet Fitness gym experience over on the ‘Facilities’ tab.Located 9.4 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi.


Go Shopping

Florence MallTreat yourself to something nice without the airport price tag with a trip to Florence Mall. This indoor mall features a variety of stores, dining options and a movie theater. Located 8.8 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi. Open Mon-Sat from 11:00 – 19:00 and from 12:00 – 18:00 on Sundays.

Luggage Storage

As with most airports in the US, there are no luggage storage facilities available at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. If you have a layover at CVG and want to store your luggage try these options: Ask at the airport information desk for recommendations on nearby luggage storage facilities.  If you are heading downtown, check for luggage storage lockers at bus and train terminalsUse Google to find a luggage storage service. There are lots of apps and websites that offer luggage storage options in large cities across the US.
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