Which airport should I fly into for Plainfield?

For long-haul and international flights, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the main gateway near Plainfield. The closest airport, Linden Airport (LDJ), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Plainfield?

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 Plainfield?

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 Plainfield

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

The nearest airport to Plainfield, New Jersey is Linden Airport (LDJ), about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
LDJ	Linden AirportLinden, United States	9 mi / 14 km	29 min	Regional
MMU	Morristown Municipal AirportMorristown, United States	11 mi / 18 km	38 min	Regional
JVI	Central Jersey Regional AirportManville, United States	12 mi / 20 km	42 min	Regional
EWR	Newark Liberty International AirportNewark, United States	13 mi / 21 km	44 min	International
CDW	Essex County AirportCaldwell, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	Regional
TEB	Teterboro AirportTeterboro, United States	24 mi / 38 km	46 min	Regional
LGA	La Guardia AirportNew York, United States	30 mi / 48 km	58 min	Regional
JFK	John F Kennedy International AirportNew York, United States	33 mi / 53 km	59 min	International

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Linden Airport (LDJ) is the most convenient at about 9 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (13 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 Plainfield. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with LDJ.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near LDJ 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 Plainfield is Linden Airport (LDJ), about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 min by road.