Which airport should I fly into for South Boston?

For long-haul and international flights, General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) is the main gateway near South Boston. The closest airport, General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from South Boston?

The nearest is about 3 mi (5 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 South Boston?

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 South Boston

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

The nearest airport to South Boston, Massachusetts is General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
BOS	General Edward Lawrence Logan International AirportBoston, United States	3 mi / 5 km	11 min	International
OWD	Norwood Memorial AirportNorwood, United States	12 mi / 19 km	40 min	Regional
BED	Laurence G Hanscom FieldBedford, United States	16 mi / 25 km	30 min	Regional
BVY	Beverly Regional AirportBeverly, United States	19 mi / 30 km	36 min	Regional
MMN	Minute Man Air FieldStow, United States	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	Regional
LWM	Lawrence Municipal AirportLawrence, United States	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
PYM	Plymouth Municipal AirportPlymouth, United States	34 mi / 54 km	1 hr	Regional
SFZ	North Central State AirportPawtucket, United States	37 mi / 59 km	1 hr 6 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) is the most convenient at about 3 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 South Boston. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BOS.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BOS 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 South Boston is General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road.