Which airport should I fly into for Albany?

For long-haul and international flights, Albany International Airport (ALB) is the main gateway near Albany. The closest airport, Albany International Airport (ALB), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Albany?

The nearest is about 7 mi (11 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Albany?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Albany

The closest airports to Albany, New York: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Albany, New York is Albany International Airport (ALB), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
ALB	Albany International AirportAlbany, United States	7 mi / 11 km	23 min	International
SCH	Schenectady County AirportSchenectady, United States	16 mi / 26 km	31 min	Regional
HCC	Columbia County AirportHudson, United States	25 mi / 40 km	48 min	Regional
PSF	Pittsfield Municipal AirportPittsfield, United States	29 mi / 46 km	55 min	Regional
GBR	Walter J. Koladza AirportGreat Barrington, United States	37 mi / 60 km	1 hr 7 min	Regional
GFL	Floyd Bennett Memorial AirportGlens Falls, United States	48 mi / 77 km	1 hr 26 min	Regional
BAF	Westfield-Barnes Regional AirportWestfield/Springfield, United States	63 mi / 102 km	1 hr 54 min	Regional
CEF	Westover ARB/Metropolitan AirportSpringfield/Chicopee, United States	70 mi / 112 km	2 hr 5 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Albany International Airport (ALB) is the most convenient at about 7 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Albany. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with ALB.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near ALB saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Albany is Albany International Airport (ALB), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road.