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 48 venues with 977 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 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) | 9 | None | Hotels |
| Broad Brook Opera House | Broad Brook | 7.2 mi (11.6 km) | 27 | PVD, 59 mi | Hotels |
| The Meadows Music Theatre | Hartford | 11 mi (17.4 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Eastern States Exposition | West Springfield | 11 mi (17.7 km) | 4 | None | Hotels |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford | Manchester | 11 mi (18.2 km) | 86 | PVD, 58 mi | Hotels |
| Dunkin' Park | Hartford | 12 mi (18.7 km) | 68 | None | Hotels |
| Hartford Stage | Hartford | 12 mi (18.9 km) | 131 | None | Hotels |
| PeoplesBank Arena | Hartford | 12 mi (19.0 km) | 77 | None | Hotels |
| Basketball Hall Of Fame | Springfield | 12 mi (19.2 km) | 2 | None | Hotels |
| Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre | Hartford | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 61 | None | Hotels |
| The Armory At MGM Springfield | Springfield | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 22 | None | Hotels |
| Belding Theater at Bushnell Theatre | Hartford | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 21 | None | Hotels |
| Infinity Music Hall & Bistro | Hartford | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 11 | None | Hotels |
| Autorino Great Hall at Bushnell Theatre | Hartford | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 4 | None | Hotels |
| Aria Ballroom At MGM Springfield | Springfield | 12 mi (19.6 km) | 3 | None | Hotels |
| Massmutual Center | Springfield | 12 mi (19.7 km) | 38 | None | Hotels |
| Pratt and Whitney Stadium At Rentschler Field | East Hartford | 13 mi (20.3 km) | 2 | PVD, 62 mi | Hotels |
| Cornerstone Church - East Longmeadow | East Longmeadow | 13 mi (20.3 km) | 1 | PVD, 60 mi | Hotels |
| Great Awakening Brewing | Westfield | 13 mi (20.4 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Webster Underground | Hartford | 14 mi (21.7 km) | 3 | None | Hotels |
| Ronald J. Abdow Field | Springfield | 14 mi (22.6 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| South Congregational Church - East Hartford | East Hartford | 15 mi (23.3 km) | 7 | PVD, 61 mi | Hotels |
| Detrick Gymnasium | New Britain | 18 mi (28.8 km) | 8 | None | Hotels |
| Arute Field | New Britain | 19 mi (31.2 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Incandescent Brewing Company | Bernardston | 50 mi (80.5 km) | 4 | None | Hotels |
And 23 more venues in Amherst, East Haddam, Old Saybrook, Northampton, Wallingford and Ivoryton.
Event weekends near BDL
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues BDL is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 60 | Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 40 | Goodspeed Opera House | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 36 | Hartford Stage | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 57 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 60 | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 40 | Belding Theater at Bushnell Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 12 | Hartford Stage | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 12 | PeoplesBank Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 18 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 20 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 27 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 11 | Hartford Stage | Search this weekend |
Next events near BDL
UConn Huskies vs. Wagner Seahawks
Gampel Pavilion, Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut
From about $6.00View TicketsSting
Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Connecticut
From about $157.00View TicketsSpringfield Thunderbirds vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
Massmutual Center, Springfield, Massachusetts
From about $19.00View TicketsThe Longest Johns
Academy of Music Theatre - MA, Northampton, Massachusetts
From about $54.00View TicketsJesse Cook
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook, Connecticut
From about $90.00View TicketsBOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre, Hartford, Connecticut
From about $70.00View TicketsGauri B
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford, Manchester, Connecticut
From about $53.00View TicketsUMass Minutemen vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks
Mullins Center, Amherst, Massachusetts
From about $39.00View TicketsAnnie
Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam, Connecticut
From about $59.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 9: UConn Huskies vs. Wagner Seahawks
- Nov 10: Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
- Nov 11: Annie
When events near BDL happen
- 70% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 352 of 575 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities BDL serves
| City | Events | From BDL | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 377 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Manchester | 86 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Springfield | 66 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Amherst | 64 | 32 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| East Haddam | 57 | 35 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Old Saybrook | 46 | 48 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Northampton | 44 | 26 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Wallingford | 32 | 35 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Ivoryton | 28 | 43 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Broad Brook | 27 | 7.2 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Hamden | 23 | 41 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Storrs Mansfield | 21 | 24 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near BDL
| Airport | Type | From BDL |
|---|---|---|
| ORH Worcester Regional Airport | Smaller airport | 47 mi |
PVD is the second option for 9 of these venues.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is BDL from Hartford Stage?
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is 12 miles from Hartford Stage in a straight line.
How many events are near BDL in the next 12 weeks?
We list 393 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 60. Counted as of Nov 8, 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 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 The Meadows Music Theatre (11 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
