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The guide was updated: 2024-09-23

Country code: +1 Area code: +315

Useful Information

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Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)

Syracuse Hancock International Airport is located 4.6 miles / 7.4 km northeast of Syracuse. It is a joint civil-military public airport. Some of the major airlines serving Syracuse Hancock International Airport are Air Canada, American Eagle, Delta, JetBlue, United Airlines and USAirways. Syracuse Airport Taxi Service has an exclusive agreement to provide ground transportation for the airport. Accordingly, they are the only company allowed to operate a dispatch center inside the terminal and state vehicles outside the airport. They provide both taxi and shuttle van services. Other companies are allowed to pick up passengers on a prearranged basis.

Visa/Passport

Visa/Passport

Citizens of the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Kingdom of Brunei can visit the United States for up to 90 days without applying for a visa, as well as citizens of Andorra, Lichtenstein, Monaco and San Marino. Citizens of these countries must obtain an ESTA, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, before traveling. All other travelers must obtain a visa before visiting the United States. International travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the country.

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

As with the rest of New York State, temperatures in Syracuse may vary drastically throughout the year. The warmest period to visit Syracuse stretches from June to August, though the high humidity, around 50% on average, could bring about rain already during the last days of July. Winters can be cold, so a trip is better left for late Spring, approximately from April to May, this season offers tourists open air attractions, such as artists performing in the streets, and the beauty of many flowering trees in the numerous parks and along the avenues of the city center.

Time Zone

Time Zone

Syracuse is located in the Eastern time zone, and all times are reflected in Eastern time.

Public Transport

Public Transport

Centro, operated by the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (CNYRTA), provides bus services to approximately 42,000 passengers per day in Syracuse and its surrounding suburbs as well as the surrounding counties of Oswego, Cayuga and Oneida.

Post

Post

Several offices of the United States Postal Service offices can be found in the city.

Taxi

Taxi

There are several companies providing taxi services in Syracuse. Suburban Taxi is one of the most well known companies in the city.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Pharmacies in Syracuse are easy to come by. Walgreens Pharmacy is a drugstore chain with several locations in Syracuse.

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: +1 Area code: +315

Electricity

Electricity

The power voltage in the United States is 110–120V at 60Hz. The power plugs used in the country are type A and B. Adapters can be purchased for appliance plugs at many electronics and department stores.

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