The single terminal handles domestic flights and some seasonal routes, with tourist traffic particularly linked to the proximity of Niagara Falls.
Gateway to Buffalo, a city on Lake Erie and gateway to Niagara Falls.
How to get to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BUF
Parking near Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Long-Term Lot costs $14/day; Economy Lot costs $12/day; covered garage adjacent to terminal costs up to $30/day.
How to get to Buffalo from BUF
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Buffalo Niagara International Airport
All major car rental companies are represented at the terminal.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card; in winter check winter tire requirements due to the region's snowy climate.
Hotels near Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Airport area (Cheektowaga and Williamsville)
A few minutes by car from the terminal, with a free airport shuttle at both properties; downtown Buffalo is another 15-20 minutes by car.
Best for: Anyone with a dawn flight or a short stopover who prefers a free shuttle to a taxi into downtown.
- Free airport shuttle included at both properties
- Lower prices than the downtown areas
- An area of highway interchanges and shopping centers, with little to do in the evening
- You need the shuttle or a car to reach downtown and Canalside
Recommended hotels
- Comfort Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport Right across from the terminal along I-90, with a round-the-clock free airport shuttle and a hot breakfast included. View availability
- Best Western Buffalo Inn & Suites In Williamsville, a few minutes from the airport, with breakfast included and individually decorated rooms. View availability
Delaware Avenue and the Theater District
15-20 minutes by car or taxi from the airport (about 13 km); there's no direct bus, so you'll need a taxi, a rideshare, or the Metro Rail from downtown.
Best for: Anyone who wants the theaters, the historic buildings of Delaware Avenue, and downtown restaurants within walking distance.
- Historic theaters and buildings of Delaware Avenue within walking distance
- A range of price points, from business hotels to luxury boutiques
- Parking is almost always paid
- The area is quieter on Sundays outside of show nights
Recommended hotels
- The Westin Buffalo On Delaware Avenue, a few minutes' walk from the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center and Shea's Buffalo Theatre. View availability
- Hotel at the Lafayette, Trademark Collection by Wyndham A 1904 building designed by the first American woman architect, with an on-site brewery and a Metro Rail station just steps away. View availability
- The Mansion on Delaware Avenue A period mansion on Delaware Avenue with a round-the-clock butler service and a free shuttle downtown, with cooked-to-order breakfast included. View availability
Canalside
15-20 minutes by car or taxi from the airport; a Buffalo Metro Rail station is just steps from both properties.
Best for: Anyone attending a game or a concert at the KeyBank Center, or who prefers the canalside waterfront to the buzz of Delaware Avenue.
- A few minutes' walk from the KeyBank Center and the Canalside waterfront
- Direct connection to the Metro Rail, handy for the rest of downtown
- An event-driven area: busier and pricier on game nights
- Fewer independent shops and restaurants than Delaware Avenue
Recommended hotels
- Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER Connected by a pedestrian walkway to the KeyBank Center, on the Canalside waterfront, with a panoramic rooftop restaurant. View availability
- Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown/Canalside Right on Canalside, a 4-minute walk from the KeyBank Center and just steps from the Buffalo Metro Rail. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
A single terminal handles both domestic connections and some seasonal routes.
For flights, allow 2-2.5 hours advance time before departure.
Map of Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Buffalo Airport close to Niagara Falls?
Yes, it is a common gateway for visiting the famous falls, reachable by car in about 30-40 minutes.
Q. Is there a metro at Buffalo Airport?
No, the Buffalo Metro Rail doesn't reach the airport directly: only the Route 24 Genesee bus offers a direct public connection.
Q. How much does the bus from Buffalo Airport to downtown cost?
2 USD (1 USD reduced fare for those eligible).
Q. Is Buffalo famous for chicken wings?
Yes, Buffalo wings were born right in this city and remain a signature local dish.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
