Which airport should I fly into for Gilbert?

For long-haul and international flights, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the main gateway near Gilbert. The closest airport, Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (AZA), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Gilbert?

The nearest is about 8 mi (13 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 Gilbert?

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 Gilbert

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

The nearest airport to Gilbert, Arizona is Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (AZA), about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
AZA	Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway AirportPhoenix, United States	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	Regional
MSC	Falcon FieldMesa, United States	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	Regional
PHX	Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPhoenix, United States	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	International
SCF	Scottsdale AirportScottsdale, United States	20 mi / 32 km	38 min	Regional
CGZ	Casa Grande Municipal AirportCasa Grande, United States	27 mi / 44 km	53 min	Regional
DVT	Phoenix Deer Valley AirportPhoenix, United States	29 mi / 46 km	55 min	Regional
GYR	Phoenix Goodyear AirportGoodyear, United States	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
BXK	Buckeye Municipal AirportBuckeye, United States	52 mi / 84 km	1 hr 34 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (AZA) is the most convenient at about 8 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (14 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 Gilbert. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with AZA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near AZA 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 Gilbert is Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (AZA), about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road.