Cheap Flights to Greensboro

About the Origin Greensboro

Greensboro city was formerly called as Greensborough, is a third populous city in the state of North Carolina. This is a home of the renowned author William Sydney Porter, who is famously known as O. Henry. City has played a vital role in the Revolutionary War in the past, and currently it is thriving with the high-tech and nanotechnology, aviation and transportation/logistics businesses. The city is head quartered for plenty of corporate offices such as, FedEx, the Honda Aircraft Company, Kayser-Roth, Lorillard Tobacco Company, VF, Mack Trucks, Qorvo, Volvo Trucks of North America, the International Textile Group, The Fresh Market, New Bridge Bank, Ham's, Biscuitville, Tripps, Cook Out, Columbia Forest Products, Lincoln Financial Group Conversely, the city is a home for ‘The University of North Carolina’ and ‘North Carolina A&T State University’.

Tourist Attractions

The city is a home to many attractions and art communities. Greensboro hosts the nationally acclaimed annual festivals such as, Eastern Music Festival, best performances by the Triad Stage theatre company, Weatherspoon Art Museum exhibitions and many more. Numerous parks, performing theatres, gardens, walkways, museums, memorials and many more worth visiting places are sprawled all over the city.

Shopping Dining & Nightlife

Being the business headquarters, Greensboro enjoys numerous retail shopping chains, and nationally popular restaurants and brands. Also, you can find some local boutiques and galleries with great collection. Downtown is the best place to enjoy shopping in the city, you can find plenty of shops and galleries. On the other hand, Four Seasons Town Centre, Friendly Center, Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, State Street Shopping District, and Scuppernong Books are the prime shopping options in the city.

The city enjoys a great collection of tastes. Most of the continental delights will be served in the city restaurants that are available at all ranges. Nightlife in the city is normal; however, there are numerous bars and pubs dotted in the city.

Festivals & Seasons

The city celebrates numerous annual festivals of music, theatre, arts, crafts and dance throughout the year. Blues Festival is a famous festival celebrated within the city, which features national, regional, and local blues artists. There is lots of entertainment and games for kids. Eastern Musical Festival, the Spring Show and Christmas Classic are few other festivals that are grandly celebrated in Greensboro.

Transportation within the City

Public buses are the major means of transit within the city. GTA and PART are the two bus services that provide transportation in and around the city. Cars and taxis are also available, which offers a convenient and comfortable journey. The Greensboro Transit Authority is the prime transportation, providing bus services on all 14 routes in city from Monday to Friday, between 5:15AM-6:30PM. Evening service starts from 7:30PM-11:30PM, but you can find less bus services. During weekends, you can avail the service through 6AM-10PM and 7PM to 10PM.

Piedmont Area Regional Transportation (PART) serves between Greensboro to several nearby cities, including, ‘High Point’, Mt Airy, Winston-Salem, Durham, Asheboro, Chapel Hill, and Lexington.

Popular Sports in Greensboro

Hiking and Biking are the most popular sports, which are enjoyable at Greensboro. There are many paved greenways for both hiking and biking.

Weather in Greensboro

Greensboro has subtropical climate and experiences all four seasons. Summers are hot, where the temperature reaches to 30 °C during July and August. In June you can expect thunderstorms. Winters are short and are not extremely cold. Day temperatures during winter are same as the temperatures during summer and the nights are considerably colder. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to enjoy the weather in Greensboro.

Emergency Numbers

For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 911.

About Greensboro Airport & Location

Piedmont Triad International Airport (IATA: GSO, ICAO: KGSO, FAA LID: GSO) is the third busiest and largest airport in North Carolina, which is located 7 kilometers west of the city Greensboro and serves nearly 18 domestic and few international destinations. Around 2 million passengers travel through this airport each year; it also operates nonstop flights to 14 cities.

Airline Information

Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Express, US Airways (operated by American Airlines), US Airways Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle and United Airlines are few major airlines serving the city airport.

Airport Terminal Information

The Piedmont Triad International Airport has two level terminal building, which is separated into north and south concourses. On the lower level there are car rental centres, baggage claim, conference rooms and vending machines. The upper level consists of 30 passenger gates, security checkpoints, few eateries, bars and gift shops.

Local Transportation at Greensboro Airport

The Piedmont Triad International Airport can be reached by many means of transportations like car, bus, hotel shuttle, taxis and public transportation. You can find free shuttle services from airport to other transportation means and to the parking lot.

Airport Facilities

Restaurants, snack bars, game room, smoking lounge, baggage claim counters, ticketing agents, conference rooms, restrooms, gift shops, shoe shine stand, information desk, wheel chair services and airline lounges are few facilities offered by the Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Hotels near Greensboro Airport

There are numerous places to stay near the Piedmont Triad International Airport namely Baymont Inn & Suites , Wingate by Wyndham , Fairview Inn , Sleep Inn Airport , Red Roof Inn Coliseum, Proximity Hotel, Red Roof , Drury Inn & Suites , O. Henry Hotel, Battleground Inn , Scottish Inns , Hyatt Place and Microtel Inn by Wyndham.

All Airport Enquiries

Save the contact number for any airport related information +1 336-665-5600 For those who are looking to travel around the world, Rehlat offers special rates on flights, hotels and tours, allowing you to travel more with less cost.

Piedmont Triad International Airport Address

1000 A Ted Johnson Pkwy, Greensboro, NC 27409,
United States - Ph: +1 336-665-5600