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BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) serves Buffalo. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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ICAOKBUF
Non-stop20
Airlines10
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation222 m

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The airport in numbers

Buffalo Niagara International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Buffalo Niagara International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 5.0M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 5.5M in 2008.

Passengers / year
5.0M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
5.5M
in 2008
Elevation
222 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Buffalo

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone. Estimated fare to the centre: $191–$303.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~74 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~106 min$191–$303
Private transfer~106 minfixed upfront
Car rental~106 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$191–$303 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Buffalo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 20 destinations, operated by 10 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Southwest Airlines · American Airlines · Delta Air Lines · US Airways · AirTran Airways · United Airlines · JetBlue Airways · Air France · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Alitalia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Buffalo Niagara International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Buffalo shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to the centre of Buffalo?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
How much is a taxi from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Buffalo?
Roughly $191–$303 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Buffalo?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Buffalo Niagara International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
About 20 destinations, including Atlanta, Orlando, Boston, Chicago. 10 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Buffalo Niagara International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Buffalo Niagara International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Buffalo Niagara International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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