Which airport should I fly into for Niagara Falls?

For long-haul and international flights, Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is the main gateway near Niagara Falls. The closest airport, Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Niagara Falls?

The nearest is about 6 mi (10 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 Niagara Falls?

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 Niagara Falls

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

The nearest airport to Niagara Falls, Canada is Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
IAG	Niagara Falls International AirportNiagara Falls, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	International
YCM	Niagara District AirportSt Catharines, Canada	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	Regional
BUF	Buffalo Niagara International AirportBuffalo, United States	20 mi / 32 km	38 min	International
YTZ	Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre AirportToronto, Canada	40 mi / 64 km	1 hr 11 min	Regional
DKK	Chautauqua County-Dunkirk AirportDunkirk, United States	43 mi / 70 km	1 hr 18 min	Regional
YHM	John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportHamilton, Canada	44 mi / 71 km	1 hr 19 min	International
YDT	Burlington ExecutiveBurlington, Canada	46 mi / 74 km	1 hr 22 min	Regional
YZD	Downsview AirportToronto, Canada	48 mi / 78 km	1 hr 27 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is the most convenient at about 6 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 Niagara Falls. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with IAG.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near IAG 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 Niagara Falls is Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.