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Buffalo is served by two airports; Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) and Niagara Falls Airport (IAG). Buffalo Niagara Airport is the Main international airport serving Buffalo city, New York and some parts of Ontario, Canada. Niagara Falls Airport is the second international also serving Buffalo, New York. The airport is served by low-cost carriers and handles mostly domestic flights. We summarize all the information you need about the airports to make your next trip easy
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Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) |
Niagara Falls Airport (IAG) |
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| Airport Maps | Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) Map | Niagara Falls Airport (IAG) Map | |
Getting To The Airports From The City Centre |
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| Distance from City Centre | 9.5 miles(15.4 kilometres) | 20 miles(32.2 kilometres) | |
| Public Transport Operating Hours | 24-hours | 24-hours | |
| Train | N/A | N/A | |
| Shuttle Services | Hotels make arrangements for their guests from the airport to the hotel. Contact your hotel for availability and more information. | N/A | |
| Bus |
Metro Route 204 Airport-Downtown Express runs every 30 minutes. Fare: $2.50 Metro Bus Route 24, 27 & 68 also run from the airport to the city centre. Fare: $2 |
NFTA route 55 & 40 run every 15 minutes to the city centre. Fare: $4 http://metro.nfta.com/Routes/route.aspx?rt=55 NFTA route 55 & 60 buses connect each other every hour and once daily respectively to the city centre. Fare: $4 |
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| Private Transfers |
From $16-$180 on demand |
N/A |
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| Taxi |
Around $40 - $50, |
Around $80-$100, |
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| Uber |
Available on demand $19-$29 |
Available on demand $32-$49 |
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| Lyft |
Available on demand $18-$32 |
Available on demand $30-$60 |
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Which Airport Is Most Suitable For Me? |
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| How Close to City Centre |
Buffalo Niagara Airport is closer to the city centre and is connected to other parts of the city by route buses, private transfers, taxis, and car hire services. The fastest transport service takes 15 minutes to get to central Buffalo. |
Niagara Falls Airport is farther to the city centre but linked by route buses, taxis, and car hire services to other parts of Buffalo city and its environs. It takes 25 minutes to get to the city centre in Buffalo using the fastest means of transportation. |
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| Cost Factor |
As the primary airport serving Buffalo, the Buffalo International Airport handles more flights than Niagara Falls Airport. Many airlines operate from this airport with flights to Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, Dominican Republic and around the United States. The airport served by public transport services like route buses, hotel shuttles, taxis and private transfers compared to Niagara. Based on flight fares, and hotels prices, this airport is expensive but public transport fares are cheaper from this airport compared to IAG. This airport is a better option in terms of public transportation and proximity to the top attractions in Buffalo. |
Niagara Falls Airport is the second international airport serving Buffalo, New York. Only two airlines operate domestic and seasonal international flights to Canada. This is a cheaper airport in terms of flight fares and hotels, but it is far from the city centre and transport fares are higher compared to Buffalo Niagara Airport. It is a better option if you want to save money on flight fares but at the same time, you need to add extra cash to your budget for transportation.
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| Airport Delays |
Avg Security & Immigration Delays: Average Avg Flight Arrival Delays: 15 minutes. |
Avg Security & Immigration Delays: Low Avg Flight Arrival Delays: 10 Delays |
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Flight Fares From 02-01-2019 searched on 07-12-2018 |
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| Flight Fares | Toronto $360, London $912, New York $79, Frankfurt $744, Paris $777, Beijing $988. | Toronto $418, Fort Lauderdale $101, Orlando $161,Punta Gorda $291, Myrtle Beach $252, Cancun $484. | |
Hotel Prices Per Day From (01-01-2018 to 02-01-2018) Searched on 07-12-2018 |
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Quality Inn Airport (2.5-star) - $62, Courtyard Buffalo Airport (3-star) - $117, Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport (3-Star) - $145. |
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Niagara Falls (2.5-Star)- $80 Best Western Summit Inn (2.5-star) - $79, Scottish Inns (2-Star) - $62.
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Car Hire Prices Per day (01-01-2018 to 02-01-2018) Searched on 07-12-2018 |
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| Car Hire |
Economy Cars: (Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Aveo, Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Mirage, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2) $87.83-$252.73 Intermediate Cars: (Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra, Vw Jetta) $94.36-$247.65 Luxury Cars: (Chrysler 300, Audi A8, Cadillac Cts) $139.99-$1191.07 |
Economy Cars: (Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Aveo, Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Mirage, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2) $87.83-$252.73 Intermediate Cars: (Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra, Vw Jetta) $94.36-$247.65 Luxury Cars: (Chrysler 300, Audi A8, Cadillac Cts) $139.99-$1191.07 |
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| Car Hire Companies | Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz, and National. | Alamo, Hertz, and Enterprise.. | |
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Airport Facilities |
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| Shopping and Dining | Anchor Bar, Blue Zone, BUF Bar, Checkers, The Coffee Beanery, JetSet West,5th & Main, Freshens, Lake Erie Grille, Matties Texas Red Hots, Queen City Kitchen, Vending Machines, Villa Italian Kitchen, Which Wich, a Barber shop and more. | There are restaurants located in the airport terminal on the ground floor before security, they open 2 hours before flight departures. Also, there are three vending machines offering coffee, soda, water, juices and snacks. | |
| Lounges | WNY Freedom Lounge | N/A | |
| Wi-Fi Services | Unlimited Free WiFi available. | Unlimited Free Wi-Fi available. | |
| Transfer in and Around The Airport | Buffalo International airport has a single modern terminal building which handles domestic and international flights. Passengers can navigate the airport on foot. | The airport has a single two storey terminal building which handles both domestic and international flights. It is easy to move around the airport on foot. | |
| Currency Exchange & ATM cash Points | Canada Currency Exchange changes only CAD to USD and vice versa. There is an ATM machine situated in the baggage claim area as well for cash withdrawal. | There ATM cash points located inside the terminals arrivals and baggage claim areas. | |
| Important phone numbers | BUFAirport: (716) 630-6000, Lost & Found: (716) 635-1222. | IAGAirport: +1 716-297-4494, Lost & Found: (716) 635-1245 . | |
| Major Operating Airlines |
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Vacation Express by Sunwing. |
Allegiant Air, and Spirit Airlines. |
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| Major Connecting Destinations |
New York-JFK, Orlando, Chicago-O'Hare, Baltimore, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago-Midway, Fort Lauderdale, Detroit, Austin, and flights to other destinations in Mexico, Jamaica and Dominican Republic. |
Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Punta Gorda, Orlando-Sanford, Myrtle Beach, St. Petersburg, and flights to Canada. |
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| Tourist Info Centres | Visit Buffalo Niagara in located Near the Food Court across from Gate 7. | Visit Buffalo Niagara is available at the airport within the terminal building. | |
| Official website | http://www.buffaloairport.com | http://www.niagarafallsairport.com | |
Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) is closest to the central Buffalo, it is just 9.5 miles away, and served by fast public transport that will get you to the city centre in 20 minutes. Niagara Falls Airport (IAG) is the furthest from central Buffalo located 20 miles, it is also served by public transport links and the fastest takes 1 hour 36 minutes to the city centre which can be uncomfortable for passengers who have travelled from farther destinations.
Compare airport distances and transfer times to the center of Buffalo by public transport below.
Distance to Central Buffalo:
Buffalo Niagara Airport: 9.5 miles / 15.4 km
Niagara Falls Airport: 20 miles / 32.2 km
Buffalo Niagara Airport to the Central Buffalo Journey Times:
By Bus (Metro Route 204): 20 minutes
By Taxi: 15 minutes
Niagara Falls Airport to Central Buffalo Journey Times:
By Bus (NFTA route 55 & 40): 96 minutes
By Taxi: 25 minutes
Buffalo Niagara airport is the best airport to fly into when flying to Buffalo for business because it is closer to the city centre and transfer journey times from the airport is shorter. It takes 20 minutes to central Buffalo from this airport using the fast Metro bus route 204 which is very convenient for both solo travellers and family or group of travellers. As the main airport, it sees more crowd so therefore you should expect long queues and some flight delays at the airport. Buffalo Niagara airport is serve by more airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Vacation Express by Sunwing and more with domestic and international flights to various destinations to Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, Dominican Republic and within the United States. Though this is the best airport to fly into Buffalo when travelling for business, it is further away from the world famous Niagara falls making the journey time over an hour to the attraction.
IAG (Niagara Falls airport) is a second international airport serving Buffalo city in New York, it is served by Allegiant Air, and Spirit Airlines to limited destinations and also handles some seasonal flights. The airport serves both domestic and international flights within the United States and Canada, it is the closest airport to Niagara falls taking just 29 minutes using the NFTA line 55 buses for $2. As the second airport serving Buffalo and the furthest from the city centre, it handles less crowd with fewer queues and lower flight delays. It takes 1 hour 36 minutes from the airport to central Buffalo and its attractions. The airport is the best for tourists who want to visit Niagara falls but far from the city centre.
Buffalo Niagara airport is a better than IAG because it is closer to the city centre and its attractions but further from Niagara Falls. The airport is served by fast and comfortable public transport links and using the Metro route 204 bus will get you to central Buffalo in 20 minutes. Though it is closer to the city centre, you will experience longer queues at immigration and flight delays.
Buffalo is a city in New York and it borders Canada from its end and is home to Niagara Falls. Although Buffalo Niagara airport is further from Niagara falls making journey times long over an hour, you can get to see sights like Peace Bridge, an international bridge connecting Canada and the United States just 21.8 km away and using the Megabus Canada will get you to the bridge in 59 minutes for $8-$12. You can use a taxi for $20-$60 just 17 minutes for the trip. Other attractions close to this airport include Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex, City Hall of Buffalo, Buffalo Naval Park, The Buffalo Zoo, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Delaware Park, Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, Buffalo Museum of Science, The Buffalo History Museum, Waterfront, Ellicott Square Building, Unity Island and many more. Note that Niagara Falls airport is closer to the Niagara Falls which is the major attraction in Buffalo.
From Buffalo Niagara Airport by:
Bus (NFTA 204): $2.50- http://www.buffaloairport.com/Ground/PublicTrans.aspx Bus runs every hour from 06:12-05:14 daily.
Taxi: $40 - $50-http://www.libertycab.com/Available 24/7.
Private Tranfers: $16-$180 - Available on demand.
Uber: $26-$35 - https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate// Available on demand.
Lyft: $18-$32 - https://www.lyft.com/fare-estimate Available on demand.
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From Niagara Falls Airport by:
Bus (NFTA route 55 & 40):$4 - http://metro.nfta.com/Routes/route.aspx?rt=55 Bus runs every 15 minutes from 05:16-11:28.
Taxi: $80-$100 -http://niagarafallstaxi.weebly.com/Available 24/7.
Uber: $32-$49 - https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate// Available on demand.
Lyft: $30-$60 - https://www.lyft.com/fare-estimate Available on demand.
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Hotel prices can vary greatly depending on how far in advance you book, the demand for rooms, and which hotel you book but the prices below will give you a rough idea and you can do further research and hotel booking at https://www.tripindicator.com/hotel.html
Buffalo Niagara Airport Hotels: From $62 per day .
Niagara Falls Airport Hotels: From $62 per night
All of the airports mentioned offer competitive prices and a range of cars to suit your needs. Prices are based on the type of car, driver age, length of hire, and demand but you can get a rough idea for each airport below.
Buffalo Niagara Airport Car Rental:
Budget Cars: (Honda Fit, Ford Figo etc) $87.83 per day
Intermediate Cars: (Peugeot 408, Toyota Corolla, etc) $94.36 per day
Luxury Cars: (BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E Class etc) $139.99 per day
Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/
Niagara Falls Airport Car Rental:
Budget Cars: (Honda Fit, Ford Figo etc) $87.83 per day
Intermediate Cars: (Peugeot 408, Toyota Corolla, etc) $94.36 per day
Luxury Cars: (BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E Class etc) $139.99 per day
Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/
Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) is the primary airport serving Buffalo city. It handles both domestic and international flights to Jamaica, Mexico, Dominican Republic and more
Buffalo Niagara Airport has a single terminal building which handles both domestic and international flights under a single roof
Buffalo Niagara Airport is closer to the city centre at just 15.4 km from the airport to central Buffalo. It takes 15-20 minutes to get to the city centre from the airport.
At BUF, Quality Inn Airport (2.5-star), Courtyard Buffalo Airport (3-star), and Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport (3-Star). At IAG, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Niagara Falls (2.5-Star), Best Western Summit Inn (2.5-star), and Scottish Inns (2-Star).
Buffalo is a city with many activities and top attractions for tourists such as a visit to Buffalo Bills (Ralph Wilson Stadium), Niagara Wine Trail, Eternal Flame Falls, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House, Old Fort Niagara, Spirit of Buffalo, Niagara Falls State Park, and many more.
For Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) Terminal Maps visit https://www.tripindicator.com/buf-buffalo-niagara-airport-terminal-map.html
For Niagara Falls Airport (IAG) Terminal Maps visit https://www.tripindicator.com/iag-niagara-falls-airport-terminal-map.html