Syracuse Hancock Airport Departures (SYR)

Flight Departures at Syracuse Hancock Airport

When it is time to depart from Syracuse Airport there are few things that might be good to know including where to park, how to transfer there, or if there are ATMs available. Remember to collect all travel belongings from the chosen means of transfer before proceeding to enter the airport terminal.

The Terminal at Syracuse Hancock Airport

The airport has a single terminal building divided into Terminal A and Terminal B with a Main Terminal area in between.

Check-in desks, as well as baggage claim, can be found on the lower level, while the departures area is on the upper level.

Parking at Syracuse Hancock Airport

There are two main options for parking at SYR Airport, the multi-story parking garage located right opposite the terminal building and the surface parking lot located a 5–minute walk from the terminal building.

Traveler Drop-offs at Syracuse Hancock Airport

It is prohibited to park on curbside outside the terminal building, but it is allowed to drop travelers off, as long as the vehicle is not left unattended and parked. The time the vehicle is standing still should be as short as possible.

Transfers at Syracuse Hancock Airport

Rental Cars – There are several car rental companies at Syracuse Airport. Their offices are located in the public main part of the terminal building, in between Terminals A and B. Follow the instructions given by the car rental agency in question on how and where to return the rented vehicle.

Buses – There are no direct bus transfers between downtown Syracuse and the airport, but Centro provides bus routes to the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center located in the area near Destiny USA and approximately halfway from downtown to the airport. From there Trailways as well as Amtrak provide a total of two to three departures per day to the airport.

OurBus offers transfers to various destinations around the New York state area directly from the airport.

The airport bus stop is located outside Terminal A.

The Regional Transportation Center is also where Flixbus, Greyhound and more arrive in Syracuse.

Taxis – Taxis are available for transfer to Syracuse Airport from everywhere in Syracuse. Those traveling to the airport via the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center will find taxis outside the terminal. Taxis will drop off their customers outside the terminal of departure.

Trains – It is not possible to transfer to the airport by train, but there is an Amtrak station at the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center only a few mi/km from the airport. From there it is possible to transfer to the airport either via bus (only two to three departures per day) or taxi. More information about train services near Syracuse Airport.

Ride Shares – Ride share companies are available for the transfer from Syracuse to the airport. These are booked through the company’s app. Travelers will be dropped off in front of their terminal of departure.

Hotel Shuttles – Hotels sometimes offer an airport shuttle service to their guests. These are arranged by the traveler directly with the hotel in question, some at an additional charge, others as a complimentary service to their guests. Travelers are dropped off outside their terminal of departure.

WiFi at Syracuse Hancock Airport

Complimentary WiFi is provided in all areas of the airport terminal. To connect, launch the web browser and the WiFi splash page will open, accept the terms of service and the device should connect. It is also possible to connect to the SSID network “hancock_intl_airport” first before launching the web browser.

Smoking at Syracuse Hancock Airport

It is prohibited to smoke inside the airport. Smoking areas are located outside the terminal. There are no smoking areas on the airside.

ATMs at Syracuse Hancock Airport

ATMs/cash machines can be found on landside as well as on airside.

Luggage Carts at Syracuse Hancock Airport

Luggage carts can be found in various areas of the airport.

Water Bottle Filling Stations at Syracuse Hancock Airport

Water Bottle Filling Stations can be found on both landside and airside. Make sure your bottle is empty before going through the security control. You can fill it up once through to the secure side.

Regional Aviation History Museum at Syracuse Hancock Airport

The airport offers their visitors some culture through the Regional Aviation History Museum located on the first level of the terminal, behind the escalators in the main area.

Dining and Shopping at Syracuse Hancock Airport

The airport has a few establishments on landside, but most of the dining and shopping options can be found once through the security control and on airside.