Which airport should I fly into for Providence?

For long-haul and international flights, Rhode Island TF Green International Airport (PVD) is the main gateway near Providence. The closest airport, Rhode Island TF Green International Airport (PVD), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Providence?

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 Providence?

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 Providence

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

The nearest airport to Providence, Rhode Island is Rhode Island TF Green International Airport (PVD), 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
PVD	Rhode Island TF Green International AirportProvidence, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	International
SFZ	North Central State AirportPawtucket, United States	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	Regional
NCO	Quonset State AirportNorth Kingstown, United States	16 mi / 25 km	30 min	Regional
NPT	Newport State AirportNewport, United States	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	Regional
EWB	New Bedford Regional AirportNew Bedford, United States	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	Regional
OWD	Norwood Memorial AirportNorwood, United States	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional
PYM	Plymouth Municipal AirportPlymouth, United States	35 mi / 57 km	1 hr 4 min	Regional
ORH	Worcester Regional AirportWorcester, United States	39 mi / 62 km	1 hr 9 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Rhode Island TF Green International Airport (PVD) 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 Providence. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PVD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PVD 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 Providence is Rhode Island TF Green International Airport (PVD), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.