Airport guide
Flying into Bradley International (BDL)
Every venue below has BDL as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is a large airport 12 miles from downtown Hartford in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 49 venues with 1,035 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is South Congregational Church - Granby at 5.5 miles.
Venues nearest BDL
| Venue | City | From BDL | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Congregational Church - Granby | Granby | 5.5 mi (8.9 km) | 13 | — | Hotels |
| Broad Brook Opera House | Broad Brook | 7.2 mi (11.6 km) | 25 | PVD, 59 mi | Hotels |
| Westfield River Brewing Company | Southwick | 10 mi (16.8 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| The Big E Arena At Eastern States Exposition | West Springfield | 11 mi (17.7 km) | 8 | — | Hotels |
| Eastern States Exposition | West Springfield | 11 mi (17.7 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Court of Honor Stage At Eastern States Exposition | West Springfield | 11 mi (17.7 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford | Manchester | 11 mi (18.2 km) | 69 | PVD, 58 mi | Hotels |
| Dunkin' Park | Hartford | 12 mi (18.7 km) | 67 | — | Hotels |
| PeoplesBank Arena | Hartford | 12 mi (19.0 km) | 64 | — | Hotels |
| Basketball Hall Of Fame | Springfield | 12 mi (19.2 km) | 5 | — | Hotels |
| Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre | Hartford | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 77 | — | Hotels |
| Belding Theater at Bushnell Theatre | Hartford | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 22 | — | Hotels |
| Infinity Music Hall & Bistro | Hartford | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 21 | — | Hotels |
| The Armory At MGM Springfield | Springfield | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 21 | — | Hotels |
| Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Aria Ballroom At MGM Springfield | Springfield | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Autorino Great Hall at Bushnell Theatre | Hartford | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| Massmutual Center | Springfield | 12 mi (19.7 km) | 38 | — | Hotels |
| Pratt and Whitney Stadium At Rentschler Field | East Hartford | 13 mi (20.3 km) | 5 | PVD, 62 mi | Hotels |
| Great Awakening Brewing | Westfield | 13 mi (20.4 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| Trinity Health Stadium | Hartford | 13 mi (20.6 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Webster Underground | Hartford | 14 mi (21.7 km) | 11 | — | Hotels |
| Webster Theater | Hartford | 14 mi (21.7 km) | 5 | — | Hotels |
| Ronald J. Abdow Field | Springfield | 14 mi (22.6 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center | Old Saybrook | 48 mi (76.6 km) | 63 | ISP, 51 mi | Hotels · Airports |
And 24 more venues in East Haddam, Amherst, Northampton, Ivoryton, Wallingford and Hamden.
Event weekends near BDL
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues BDL is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 49 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 50 | Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 35 | Goodspeed Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 48 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 39 | Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 30 | Goodspeed Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 34 | Belding Theater at Bushnell Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 52 | Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 35 | Goodspeed Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 26 | Goodspeed Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 42 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 44 | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Search this weekend |
Next events near BDL
40 Fingers
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook, Connecticut
UConn Huskies Volleyball vs. Marquette Golden Eagles
UConn Volleyball Center, Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut
Black Veil Brides
The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Connecticut
From about $41.00View TicketsDavid Foster & Katherine McPhee
Palace Theater - CT, Waterbury, Connecticut
From about $177.00View TicketsHartford Athletic FC vs. Louisville City FC
Trinity Health Stadium, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $25.00View TicketsMarcus D. Wiley
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford, Manchester, Connecticut
From about $46.00View TicketsOlivia Rodrigo
PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $270.00View TicketsBrad Paisley
The Big E Arena At Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, Massachusetts
From about $91.00View TicketsMary Fahl
The Parlor Room - Northampton, Northampton, Massachusetts
From about $80.00View Tickets
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When events near BDL happen
- 73% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 461 of 708 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities BDL serves
| City | Events | From BDL | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 277 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| East Haddam | 94 | 35 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Amherst | 74 | 32 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Springfield | 72 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Manchester | 69 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Northampton | 65 | 26 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Old Saybrook | 63 | 48 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Ivoryton | 49 | 43 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Wallingford | 45 | 35 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Hamden | 35 | 41 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Broad Brook | 25 | 7.2 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Great Barrington | 25 | 39 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near BDL
| Airport | Type | From BDL |
|---|---|---|
| ORH Worcester Regional Airport | Smaller airport | 47 mi |
ISP is the second option for 7 of these venues.
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Frequently asked questions
How many events are near BDL in the next 12 weeks?
We list 484 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues BDL is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 13, with 52. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
Which other airports are near BDL?
Within 50 miles of BDL we also list Worcester Regional Airport (ORH), 47 miles away.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How far is BDL from Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre?
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is 12 miles from Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre in a straight line.
How far is BDL from downtown Hartford?
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is 12 miles (19.7 km) from downtown Hartford in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
Which venues are closest to BDL?
Of the venues BDL is the first airport we list for, the closest are South Congregational Church - Granby (5.5 miles), Broad Brook Opera House (7.2 miles) and Westfield River Brewing Company (10 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
