Which airport should I fly into for Burlington?

For long-haul and international flights, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) is the main gateway near Burlington. The closest airport, Burlington Executive (YDT), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Burlington?

The nearest is about 4 mi (6 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 Burlington?

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 Burlington

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

The nearest airport to Burlington, Canada is Burlington Executive (YDT), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
YDT	Burlington ExecutiveBurlington, Canada	4 mi / 6 km	13 min	Regional
YHM	John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportHamilton, Canada	16 mi / 25 km	30 min	International
YYZ	Lester B. Pearson International AirportToronto, Canada	22 mi / 36 km	43 min	International
YKF	Waterloo AirportKitchener, Canada	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional
YTZ	Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre AirportToronto, Canada	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional
YFD	Brantford Municipal AirportBrantford, Canada	31 mi / 50 km	56 min	Regional
YZD	Downsview AirportToronto, Canada	31 mi / 50 km	56 min	Regional
YCM	Niagara District AirportSt Catharines, Canada	36 mi / 58 km	1 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, Burlington Executive (YDT) is the most convenient at about 4 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) (16 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

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 Burlington. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with YDT.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near YDT 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 Burlington is Burlington Executive (YDT), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road.