Which airport should I fly into for Centennial?

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

How far is the airport from Centennial?

The nearest is about 2 mi (3 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 Centennial?

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 Centennial

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

The nearest airport to Centennial, Colorado is Centennial Airport (APA), about 2 mi (3 km) away — roughly 6 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Denver International Airport (DEN).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
APA	Centennial AirportDenver, United States	2 mi / 3 km	6 min	Regional
DEN	Denver International AirportDenver, United States	22 mi / 36 km	43 min	International
BJC	Rocky Mountain Metropolitan AirportDenver, United States	26 mi / 42 km	50 min	Regional
WBU	Boulder Municipal AirportBoulder, United States	37 mi / 59 km	1 hr 6 min	Regional
COS	City of Colorado Springs Municipal AirportColorado Springs, United States	54 mi / 87 km	1 hr 37 min	Regional
FNL	Northern Colorado Regional AirportFort Collins/Loveland, United States	61 mi / 98 km	1 hr 49 min	Regional
GXY	Greeley Weld County AirportGreeley, United States	61 mi / 98 km	1 hr 49 min	Regional
FCS	Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air FieldFort Carson, United States	63 mi / 101 km	1 hr 53 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Centennial Airport (APA) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Denver International Airport (DEN) (22 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 Centennial. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with APA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near APA 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 Centennial is Centennial Airport (APA), about 2 mi (3 km) away — roughly 6 min by road.