Which airport should I fly into for Richardson?

For long-haul and international flights, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the main gateway near Richardson. The closest airport, Addison Airport (ADS), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Richardson?

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 Richardson?

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 Richardson

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

The nearest airport to Richardson, Texas is Addison Airport (ADS), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
ADS	Addison AirportDallas, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	Regional
DAL	Dallas Love FieldDallas, United States	10 mi / 16 km	34 min	Regional
DFW	Dallas Fort Worth International AirportDallas-Fort Worth, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	International
RBD	Dallas Executive AirportDallas, United States	20 mi / 32 km	38 min	Regional
TRL	Terrell Municipal AirportTerrell, United States	32 mi / 51 km	57 min	Regional
AFW	Fort Worth Alliance AirportFort Worth, United States	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
FTW	Fort Worth Meacham International AirportFort Worth, United States	38 mi / 61 km	1 hr 8 min	International
GVT	Majors AirportGreenville, United States	39 mi / 63 km	1 hr 10 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Addison Airport (ADS) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (18 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 Richardson. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with ADS.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near ADS 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 Richardson is Addison Airport (ADS), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.