Boston
Logan Airport is just over 50 miles from Portsmouth, located in Boston, Massachusetts, and takes about an hour to reach when traffic is running moderately. Featuring domestic and international flights, Logan is a mecca of shops, restaurants and even a children's museum. Accessible by public transportation as well as numerous bus lines, parking is ample. Navigating the ins and outs of driving to Logan can be tricky, so allow a little extra time if you've never driven there before.
Portland
Drive due north on I-95 to Portland, Maine for another international airport. Portland International Jetport has undergone major upgrades and renovations over the past couple of years and offers airline passengers the luxury of clean, comfortable terminals. Just a few minutes from I-95, it is simple to access and only about a 45 minute drive from Portsmouth. Flights are a little more expensive out of Portland than they are from Boston, so it's not always the best bargain around, but the convenience of its accessibility often outweighs the additional nominal cost.
Manchester
Located 40 minutes to the west of Portsmouth is Manchester, New Hampshire, home of the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Once featuring limited flights on Southwest and just one or two additional airlines, the airport has expanded to include many of the domestic carriers that frequent both Logan and Portland airports. The smaller of the three Portsmouth area airports, it is also the newest, and the nicest in terms of accessibility and cleanliness. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport features fairly inexpensive parking options, but is lacking in restaurant offerings. Bargain flights can frequently be found from Manchester to various parts of the United States.
Article Written By Kimberly Ripley
Kimberly Ripley is a freelance writer and published author from Portsmouth, N.H. She has authored five books and hundreds of articles and short stories. Her work has appeared various publications, including "Parenting," "Writer’s Digest," "Vacations" and "Discovery Travel." She studied at the University of Maine and later pursued her writing studies through numerous classes and workshops.
