Southwest® flights from Long Island/Islip MacArthur to Baltimore/Washington from $82

Getting From BWI to Baltimore and Nearby Areas

With BWI a short drive or train ride from downtown Baltimore, and D.C. just a little farther down the road, you’ve got plenty of transportation options once your flight from ISP to BWI lands:

• Rental car: Reserve your car in advance, then follow signs from baggage claim to the on-airport rental car center, using the BWI Courtesy Shuttle to get there before you hit the road.
• Rideshares and taxis: Head to the designated pickup zones just outside the terminal. Rides to downtown Baltimore typically take about 15 to 25 minutes, depending on traffic.
• Hotel shuttles: Before you fly, check whether your hotel offers an airport shuttle, and confirm the pickup location and schedule so you know exactly where to go when you land.
• MARC and Amtrak: Take the free airport shuttle to the BWI Rail Station, where you can catch MARC or Amtrak trains into Baltimore’s Penn Station or Washington Union Station, with trips to D.C. usually taking around 30 minutes.

How to Find Cheap Flights from Long Island (ISP) to Baltimore (BWI)

Finding cheap flights from Long Island to Baltimore starts with knowing where to look and when to book. With short-haul convenience routes like ISL to BWI, booking close to departure is more common—but it’s still easier to find the best prices when you plan ahead.

• Check the Low Fare Calendar: Use the Low Fare Calendar to spot the lowest fares from Long Island to Baltimore, then plan your trip around those dates.
• Book ahead: If you’re traveling around holidays, long weekends, or big events, try to secure your tickets early as prices can rise with demand.
• Fly midweek: When your schedule is flexible, you can often find bargains by booking a Tuesday or Wednesday flight.
• Sign up for alerts: Subscribe to Southwest email updates so you hear about fare sales and promos as soon as they’re announced.

What’s the Best Time to Travel from Long Island to Baltimore?

• Optimal Weather: Spring is one of the best times to visit Baltimore if you want comfortable sightseeing weather and access to nearby events like the Cherry Blossom Festival in the D.C. area.
• Peak Season: Summer brings more games, concerts, and harbor events around Baltimore, so it’s a good fit if you’re planning trips around festivals or ballparks and you don’t mind a busier airport.
• Value-minded trips: Late fall and winter can offer better flight and hotel pricing at BWI and fewer crowds at key attractions, as long as you leave a bit of wiggle room in case of typical Mid-Atlantic weather delays.

What to Do in Baltimore After You Land

• Inner Harbor: Walk the waterfront, hop between harbor-side museums and restaurants, or book a harbor cruise to see the skyline from the water.
• National Aquarium: Spend a few hours exploring immersive exhibits, from tropical reefs to jellyfish tanks and more.
• Fort McHenry: Tour the grounds and ramparts of the fort that inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and catch a ranger program or flag-raising if your timing lines up.
• Fells Point: Explore cobblestone streets packed with independent shops, pubs, and waterfront dining—perfect for an evening stroll or date night.