Which airport should I fly into for Ellicott City?

For long-haul and international flights, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI) is the main gateway near Ellicott City. The closest airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Ellicott City?

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 Ellicott City?

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 Ellicott City

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

The nearest airport to Ellicott City, Maryland is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI), about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
BWI	Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal AirportBaltimore, United States	9 mi / 15 km	32 min	International
FME	Tipton AirportFort Meade(Odenton), United States	13 mi / 21 km	44 min	Regional
CGS	College Park AirportCollege Park, United States	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	Regional
MTN	Martin State AirportBaltimore, United States	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	Regional
ANP	Lee AirportAnnapolis, United States	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	Regional
DCA	Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportWashington, United States	32 mi / 51 km	57 min	Regional
FDK	Frederick Municipal AirportFrederick, United States	32 mi / 52 km	58 min	Regional
APG	Phillips Army Air FieldAberdeen Proving Grounds(Aberdeen), United States	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, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI) 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 Ellicott City. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BWI.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BWI 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 Ellicott City is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI), about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road.