Which airport should I fly into for New Britain?

For long-haul and international flights, Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the main gateway near New Britain. The closest airport, Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from New Britain?

The nearest is about 9 mi (14 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 New Britain?

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 New Britain

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

The nearest airport to New Britain, Connecticut is Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD), about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Bradley International Airport (BDL).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
HFD	Hartford Brainard AirportHartford, United States	9 mi / 14 km	29 min	Regional
BDL	Bradley International AirportHartford, United States	20 mi / 32 km	38 min	International
OXC	Waterbury Oxford AirportOxford, United States	22 mi / 36 km	43 min	Regional
HVN	Tweed New Haven AirportNew Haven, United States	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional
BAF	Westfield-Barnes Regional AirportWestfield/Springfield, United States	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
BDR	Igor I Sikorsky Memorial AirportBridgeport, United States	39 mi / 62 km	1 hr 9 min	Regional
CEF	Westover ARB/Metropolitan AirportSpringfield/Chicopee, United States	39 mi / 63 km	1 hr 10 min	Regional
DXR	Danbury Municipal AirportDanbury, United States	42 mi / 67 km	1 hr 15 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) is the most convenient at about 9 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Bradley International Airport (BDL) (20 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 New Britain. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with HFD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near HFD 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 New Britain is Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD), about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 min by road.