Which airport should I fly into for Johns Creek?

For long-haul and international flights, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the main gateway near Johns Creek. The closest airport, DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Johns Creek?

The nearest is about 12 mi (20 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 Johns Creek?

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 Johns Creek

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

The nearest airport to Johns Creek, Georgia is DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK), about 12 mi (20 km) away — roughly 42 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PDK	DeKalb Peachtree AirportAtlanta, United States	12 mi / 20 km	42 min	Regional
LZU	Gwinnett County Briscoe FieldLawrenceville, United States	14 mi / 22 km	26 min	Regional
MGE	Dobbins Air Reserve Base AirportMarietta, United States	20 mi / 32 km	38 min	Regional
FTY	Fulton County Airport Brown FieldAtlanta, United States	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	Regional
GVL	Lee Gilmer Memorial AirportGainesville, United States	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
ATL	Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International AirportAtlanta, United States	30 mi / 48 km	58 min	International
WDR	Barrow County AirportWinder, United States	30 mi / 49 km	59 min	Regional
AHN	Athens Ben Epps AirportAthens, United States	50 mi / 81 km	1 hr 30 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) is the most convenient at about 12 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (30 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 Johns Creek. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PDK.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PDK 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 Johns Creek is DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK), about 12 mi (20 km) away — roughly 42 min by road.