Which airport should I fly into for Union?

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

How far is the airport from Union?

The nearest is about 5 mi (8 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 Union?

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 Union

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

The nearest airport to Union, New Jersey is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
EWR	Newark Liberty International AirportNewark, United States	5 mi / 8 km	17 min	International
LDJ	Linden AirportLinden, United States	6 mi / 9 km	19 min	Regional
MMU	Morristown Municipal AirportMorristown, United States	11 mi / 17 km	36 min	Regional
CDW	Essex County AirportCaldwell, United States	12 mi / 20 km	42 min	Regional
TEB	Teterboro AirportTeterboro, United States	15 mi / 24 km	29 min	Regional
JVI	Central Jersey Regional AirportManville, United States	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	Regional
LGA	La Guardia AirportNew York, United States	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	Regional
JFK	John F Kennedy International AirportNew York, United States	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	International

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the most convenient at about 5 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 Union. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with EWR.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near EWR 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 Union is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road.