Arriving in Fort Kent

Destination: UMFK

Once you’ve secured all necessary documents (such as your I-20, visa, etc.), you can arrange your flight to Maine. The airport closest to UMFK is Presque Isle International Airport (airport code: PQI), located an hour’s drive south of Fort Kent. Regardless of your initial port of entry into the U.S., all flights to Presque Isle International Airport connect through Newark Liberty International Airport (airport code: EWR) on United Airlines. PQI’s website provides information to make connecting through Newark a smooth experience.

Once you’ve arrived in Presque Isle, you’ll need to arrange travel from the airport to Fort Kent. Regional taxi services are available that will bring students from PQI to Fort Kent. Uber and Lyft ride-sharing services are also options in the area, but availability cannot be guaranteed at your arrival time. Therefore, it’s recommended that you make arrangements ahead of time for your transportation from Presque Isle to Fort Kent. Make sure when contacting any of these companies that they know your destination to the University of Maine at Fort Kent (if living on campus) so they can accurately price your fare.

University of Maine at Fort Kent
23 University Drive
Fort Kent, Maine 04743

Note: athletes traveling to Fort Kent for the pre-season are encouraged to contact their coach to arrange airport pick-up.

You Have Reached Your Destination

DON’T FORGET — CHECK-IN WITH YOUR DSO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE UPON ARRIVAL

Upon reaching Fort Kent, you’ll first want to settle into your dorm and familiarize yourself with the locations of various campus buildings. Our campus map will help guide you while you find your way around. You’ll also want to learn about the businesses and activities available in Fort Kent and the surrounding area. The Fort Kent Chamber of Commerce is a wealth of information for those purposes. The town of Fort Kent’s website is also a valuable resource to learn about the area and the services the town offers.