Uber Returns to Bellingham International Airport and Bellingham Cruise Terminal After Four-Year Absence

Bellingham International Airport (BLI), operated by the Port of Bellingham, today announced that Uber will resume rideshare service at the airport and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal beginning June 15, 2026. The agreement restores a convenient, on-demand transportation option that has been unavailable to BLI travelers since Uber withdrew service on May 1, 2021, a span of more than four years.

“Bringing Uber back to our airport and cruise terminal after more than four years is an important step forward for both travelers and our community,” said Tiffany DeSimone, Executive Director of the Port of Bellingham. “Reliable, accessible transportation is essential to a positive travel experience, and this is one of many ways we’re strengthening connections to and from Whatcom County. It also represents our renewed commitment to actively investing in an airport that reflects our community’s values and unique vibe—welcoming, convenient, and distinctly local. We’re proud to work on creating a gateway that not only serves travelers well but truly represents the spirit of our region.”

With Uber back in service, passengers arriving at and departing from BLI will once again be able to request rides directly through the Uber app. Cruise passengers and people visiting the Bellingham Cruise Terminal will gain the same access, making it easier to connect to and from the cruise terminal.

"Our travelers have told us they want more flexible, on-demand options for getting to and from the airport, and we listened," said Matt Rodriguez, Director of Aviation at Bellingham International Airport. "Welcoming Uber back means a smoother, more convenient experience for passengers arriving and departing throughout the day, including those earlymorning and late-night flights when reliable transportation matters most. That focus on customer experience is exactly what we're here to deliver."

Service begins June 15, 2026, at both locations.

About the Port of Bellingham

The Port is a countywide municipal corporation with a mission to fulfill the essential transportation and economic development needs of the region. Throughout Whatcom County, the Port owns, operates, and maintains approximately 1600 acres of property, including a shipping terminal, a cruise terminal, two marinas, industrial development areas, commercial uplands, parklands, shoreline public access areas, and an international airport. For more information, please visit www.portofbellingham.com