Which airport should I fly into for Washington Heights?

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

How far is the airport from Washington Heights?

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 Washington Heights?

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 Washington Heights

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

The nearest airport to Washington Heights, New York is La Guardia Airport (LGA), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
LGA	La Guardia AirportNew York, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	Regional
TEB	Teterboro AirportTeterboro, United States	7 mi / 11 km	23 min	Regional
EWR	Newark Liberty International AirportNewark, United States	16 mi / 26 km	31 min	International
JFK	John F Kennedy International AirportNew York, United States	17 mi / 27 km	32 min	International
CDW	Essex County AirportCaldwell, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	Regional
HPN	Westchester County AirportWhite Plains, United States	19 mi / 31 km	37 min	Regional
LDJ	Linden AirportLinden, United States	23 mi / 37 km	44 min	Regional
MMU	Morristown Municipal AirportMorristown, United States	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, La Guardia Airport (LGA) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (16 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 Washington Heights. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with LGA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near LGA 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 Washington Heights is La Guardia Airport (LGA), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.