Which airport should I fly into for Winston-Salem?

For long-haul and international flights, Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is the main gateway near Winston-Salem. The closest airport, Smith Reynolds Airport (INT), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Winston-Salem?

The nearest is about 2 mi (4 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 Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem

The closest airports to Winston-Salem, North Carolina: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Winston-Salem, North Carolina is Smith Reynolds Airport (INT), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
INT	Smith Reynolds AirportWinston Salem, United States	2 mi / 4 km	8 min	Regional
GSO	Piedmont Triad International AirportGreensboro, United States	17 mi / 28 km	34 min	International
SRW	Mid-Carolina Regional AirportSalisbury, United States	35 mi / 56 km	1 hr 2 min	Regional
SVH	Statesville Regional AirportStatesville, United States	46 mi / 74 km	1 hr 22 min	Regional
IKB	Wilkes County AirportNorth Wilkesboro, United States	48 mi / 78 km	1 hr 27 min	Regional
USA	Concord Regional AirportConcord, United States	56 mi / 90 km	1 hr 40 min	Regional
DAN	Danville Regional AirportDanville, United States	60 mi / 97 km	1 hr 48 min	Regional
HKY	Hickory Regional AirportHickory, United States	69 mi / 111 km	2 hr 4 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) (17 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 Winston-Salem. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with INT.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near INT saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

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 Winston-Salem is Smith Reynolds Airport (INT), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road.