Which airport should I fly into for Davenport?

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

How far is the airport from Davenport?

The nearest is about 6 mi (10 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 Davenport?

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 Davenport

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

The nearest airport to Davenport, Iowa is Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Quad City International Airport (MLI).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
DVN	Davenport Municipal AirportDavenport, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	Regional
MLI	Quad City International AirportMoline, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	International
CWI	Clinton Municipal AirportClinton, United States	25 mi / 40 km	48 min	Regional
MUT	Muscatine Municipal AirportMuscatine, United States	32 mi / 51 km	57 min	Regional
GBG	Galesburg Municipal AirportGalesburg, United States	41 mi / 66 km	1 hr 14 min	Regional
SQI	Whiteside Co Arpt-Jos H Bittorf fieldSterling/Rockfalls, United States	49 mi / 79 km	1 hr 28 min	Regional
IOW	Iowa City Municipal AirportIowa City, United States	51 mi / 82 km	1 hr 31 min	Regional
BDF	Rinkenberger Restricted Landing AreaBradford, United States	54 mi / 87 km	1 hr 37 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Quad City International Airport (MLI) (6 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 Davenport. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with DVN.

Hotels near the airport

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

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Other cities these airports serve

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 Davenport is Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.