Which airport should I fly into for Cedar Rapids?

The closest airport, The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Cedar Rapids?

The nearest is about 9 mi (15 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 Cedar Rapids?

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 Cedar Rapids

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

The nearest airport to Cedar Rapids, Iowa is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
CID	The Eastern Iowa AirportCedar Rapids, United States	9 mi / 15 km	32 min	Regional
IOW	Iowa City Municipal AirportIowa City, United States	26 mi / 42 km	50 min	Regional
MXO	Monticello Regional AirportMonticello, United States	29 mi / 46 km	55 min	Regional
MUT	Muscatine Municipal AirportMuscatine, United States	51 mi / 82 km	1 hr 31 min	Regional
ALO	Waterloo Regional AirportWaterloo, United States	54 mi / 87 km	1 hr 37 min	Regional
DBQ	Dubuque Regional AirportDubuque, United States	55 mi / 89 km	1 hr 39 min	Regional
DVN	Davenport Municipal AirportDavenport, United States	61 mi / 98 km	1 hr 49 min	Regional
MIW	Marshalltown Municipal AirportMarshalltown, United States	66 mi / 106 km	1 hr 58 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is the most convenient at about 9 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 Cedar Rapids. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with CID.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near CID 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 Cedar Rapids is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road.