Airport Hotels
Whether you need a same-night room after a late arrival or want to minimize your door-to-gate time on an early morning flight, MDT has options: 1 on-site hotel connected to the terminal and 2 nearby properties with free 24-hour shuttles. Rates shown are typical starting points — prices change by date and demand.
Yes — Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport is directly connected to MDT without requiring an outdoor transfer or shuttle.
| Hotel | Rate | Note | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport | from $110/night | 123-room hotel directly on airport grounds, linked to the terminal by a covered pedestrian walkway; home to Hub 717 Restaurant & Lounge | ✓ |
The following properties are within 3.9 miles of MDT and operate complimentary airport shuttles. Call from baggage claim and the van is typically there within 10–15 minutes.
| Hotel | Rate | Distance | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South | from $109/night | 1.9 mi | ✓ |
| Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey | from $99/night | 3.9 mi | ✓ |
Rates are typical starting points and change by date. A ✓ means a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle — call the hotel from baggage claim before you head outside.
Rideshare: $8–$15 Uber/Lyft to most airport-area hotels. Uber and Lyft pick up at the designated rideshare zone on the arrivals/lower level — follow the in-app pin rather than the street signs, as pickup spots at MDT are managed through the apps.
Hotel shuttles: The Fairfield Inn & Suites is connected to the terminal by a climate-controlled walkway, so no shuttle call is needed — just walk. Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South runs a free shuttle roughly 4am–midnight; call ahead from baggage claim. Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey's free shuttle runs 7am–9pm with advance notice — call 717-939-7841 to arrange pickup.
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is approximately 9 miles from Harrisburg. That translates to roughly 20–40 minutes by car or rideshare, depending on traffic. If you have an early morning flight and want to cut your commute to near-zero, an airport-area hotel with a free shuttle beats the drive in most situations — especially when you factor in parking costs.
For more on ground transport options between MDT and Harrisburg, including taxis, transit, and the cell-phone waiting lot, see the full MDT getting-around guide.
Airport hotels near MDT fill fastest around major holidays, long weekends, and large local events — rates can jump 40–80% in the days before high-demand dates. As a general rule, 2–4 weeks in advance gives you a solid range of options at reasonable prices. For summer travel (June through August) and the Thanksgiving/Christmas window, booking 6–8 weeks out is worth the extra planning.
For same-night stays — the kind you need after a diverted or badly delayed flight — airport hotels are typically the fastest to book and closest to the exit. Having the hotel app downloaded before you travel means you can secure a room before you even reach baggage claim. Rates for same-night walk-in bookings are almost always higher than advance reservations.
Midweek nights (Tuesday and Wednesday) at airport hotels near MDT are reliably cheaper than weekend nights — if your itinerary is flexible, shifting an overnight stay by a day or two can save $30–$70 per night.
Yes — Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport is connected to MDT without requiring an outdoor transfer.
Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South and Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey both offer a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle — call from baggage claim and the van is typically there within 10–15 minutes.
$8–$15 Uber/Lyft to most airport-area hotels. The Fairfield Inn & Suites is connected to the terminal by a climate-controlled walkway, so no shuttle call is needed — just walk. Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South runs a free shuttle roughly 4am–midnight; call ahead from baggage claim. Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey's free shuttle runs 7am–9pm with advance notice — call 717-939-7841 to arrange pickup.
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is about 9 miles from Harrisburg. Driving typically takes 20–45 minutes depending on traffic; rideshare is the most flexible option for short trips downtown.
Airport hotels near MDT book fast around holidays and major events — aim to reserve at least 2–4 weeks in advance for the best rates. For the same-night stays that often follow a delayed or diverted flight, rates spike; having a few options bookmarked in advance helps.
Plan your hotel night around your flight
Use the Leave-By calculator to find the exact time you need to leave the hotel — folding in the MDT security wait, your shuttle time, and a buffer to your gate.
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