Airport Guide to Bishop International (FNT)

Airport Overview

Terminal Transfer | Getting into Town | Car Parking | Information Desks | Airport Facilities

Bishop International Airport (FNT) is situated just 7km (4 miles) from Flint, Michigan. The airport can handle international flights, but it gets most of its air traffic from within the United States and Canada.

The airport is well-stocked with shopping and dining facilities, as well as a number of other amenities such as bars, gift shops, and ATMs.

There are only a couple of airlines offering flights to Bishop International Airport. Major cities with flight connections to Flint include Detroit and Cleveland.

Many passengers choose to fly through smaller airports for a more personal experience – and fewer taxes and fees. Bishop International Airport currently offers the lowest average airfares in Michigan and its small size offers a more personal, welcoming experience.

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Terminal Transfer

Bishop International has only one terminal.

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Getting into Town

Taxis: Michigan is the car capital of America, and Flint tends to follow its state’s example by making it very difficult to get anywhere without a car of your own. Taxi companies that operate from Bishop International Airport include Hey! Taxi, JCN Limousine, and International Cab. The airport is centrally located within Flint, and the metered taxis are available from just outside the terminal.

Bus: Mass Transportation Authority operates buses between the airport and the downtown bus depot on Route 11. The service to and from the airport is available hourly between 6am and 6pm, from Monday to Friday. The buses stop outside the terminal building and fares start at $1.50, which can be paid in cash on the bus (exact change is required).

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Car Parking

Short-term parking costs $1 for 30 minutes, $20 per day and $140 per week. Long-term parking is a cheaper option, with rates starting at $2 per hour, $7 per day and $49 per week. There is also an economy parking lot, which offers the cheapest parking rates. Charges start at $2 per hour and range up to $5 per day and $30 per week. The economy parking lot is connected to the airport by a free shuttle service that runs every five minutes.

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Information Desks

The information desk at Bishop Airport is conveniently located across from the baggage reclaim area. The information centre is known as the Flint Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Public telephones and ATMs are located within the terminal.

Luggage: The airport has a lost-and-found centre, which is located at the Police Office inside the terminal building. A left luggage facility is not available, and passengers wishing to enquire about luggage lost or damaged en route should deal with their airline directly.

Conference and business: The airport has a free business centre, offering power points for cell phones and other electronic devices (own charger essential); as well as a copy machine and individual work stations. The airport also has conference facilities and meeting rooms.

Other facilities: The airport has disabled facilities as well as a shoeshine service. There are also porters (Skycaps) available, for a nominal charge.

Wi-Fi: Bishop International Airport has free Wi-Fi access throughout the terminal. All you need to do is open your browser and start browsing.

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