Which airport should I fly into for Frederick?

For long-haul and international flights, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the main gateway near Frederick. The closest airport, Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Frederick?

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 Frederick?

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 Frederick

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

The nearest airport to Frederick, Maryland is Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK), about 2 mi (3 km) away — roughly 6 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
FDK	Frederick Municipal AirportFrederick, United States	2 mi / 3 km	6 min	Regional
HGR	Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson FieldHagerstown, United States	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
MRB	Eastern Wv Regional Shepherd FieldMartinsburg, United States	30 mi / 49 km	59 min	Regional
IAD	Washington Dulles International AirportDulles, United States	32 mi / 52 km	58 min	International
CGS	College Park AirportCollege Park, United States	40 mi / 64 km	1 hr 11 min	Regional
FME	Tipton AirportFort Meade(Odenton), United States	42 mi / 67 km	1 hr 15 min	Regional
BWI	Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal AirportBaltimore, United States	43 mi / 69 km	1 hr 17 min	International
DCA	Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportWashington, United States	43 mi / 70 km	1 hr 18 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (32 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 Frederick. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with FDK.

Hotels near the airport

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