Airport guide
Flying into Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Every venue below has BUF 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.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is a large airport 8.3 miles from downtown Buffalo in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 25 venues with 827 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center at 3.9 miles.
Venues nearest BUF
| Venue | City | From BUF | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center | Buffalo | 3.9 mi (6.3 km) | 25 | IAG, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Buffalo State Performing Arts Center | Buffalo | 7.3 mi (11.8 km) | 7 | IAG, 13 mi | Hotels |
| 710 Main Theatre | Buffalo | 7.8 mi (12.5 km) | 109 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Ellicott Creek Playhouse | Tonawanda | 7.8 mi (12.5 km) | 43 | IAG, 8.1 mi | Hotels |
| Town Ballroom | Buffalo | 7.8 mi (12.6 km) | 37 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Sheas Performing Arts Center | Buffalo | 7.9 mi (12.7 km) | 61 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Smith Theatre | Buffalo | 7.9 mi (12.7 km) | 59 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Electric City | Buffalo | 7.9 mi (12.7 km) | 27 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Asbury Hall at Babeville | Buffalo | 8 mi (12.8 km) | 12 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| The Ninth Ward At Babeville | Buffalo | 8 mi (12.8 km) | 3 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Rec Room - Buffalo | Buffalo | 8 mi (12.9 km) | 22 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Mohawk Place - Buffalo | Buffalo | 8 mi (12.9 km) | 2 | IAG, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Kleinhans Music Hall | Buffalo | 8.1 mi (13.0 km) | 58 | IAG, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Sportsmen's Tavern | Buffalo | 8.1 mi (13.0 km) | 7 | IAG, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Sahlen Field | Buffalo | 8.3 mi (13.3 km) | 74 | IAG, 16 mi | Hotels |
| The D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre | Buffalo | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 52 | IAG, 14 mi | Hotels |
| HarborCenter | Buffalo | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 12 | IAG, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Buffalo | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) | 102 | IAG, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Buffalo Iron Works | Buffalo | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) | 16 | IAG, 17 mi | Hotels |
| KeyBank Center | Buffalo | 8.6 mi (13.8 km) | 71 | IAG, 16 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Buffalo Riverworks | Buffalo | 8.7 mi (14.0 km) | 5 | IAG, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B | Buffalo | 9.3 mi (14.9 km) | 2 | IAG, 18 mi | Hotels |
| New Highmark Stadium | Orchard Park | 12 mi (19.4 km) | 9 | IAG, 25 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Seneca Allegany Events Center At Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino | Salamanca | 55 mi (87.7 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
| Reilly Center | Saint Bonaventure | 61 mi (97.8 km) | 9 | — | Hotels |
Event weekends near BUF
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues BUF 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 | 30 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 26 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 16 | Smith Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 15 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 21 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 23 | Sheas Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 22 | 710 Main Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 30 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 22 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 17 | Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 17 | 710 Main Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 18 | Sheas Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
Next events near BUF
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra: S'Wonderful Gershwin
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo, New York
From about $115.00View TicketsDowntown Boys
Rec Room - Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
From about $44.00View TicketsLakeview
Town Ballroom, Buffalo, New York
From about $56.00View TicketsArnez J
Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
From about $60.00View TicketsGuys and Dolls
Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, New York
Hair
710 Main Theatre, Buffalo, New York
From about $82.00View TicketsA Night With Janis Joplin
The D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre, Buffalo, New York
From about $97.00View TicketsSweet Charity
Ellicott Creek Playhouse, Tonawanda, New York
From about $70.00View TicketsPhantogram
Electric City, Buffalo, New York
From about $77.00View TicketsThe Suitcase Junket
The Ninth Ward At Babeville, Buffalo, New York
From about $36.00View Tickets
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When events near BUF happen
- 69% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 304 of 391 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities BUF serves
| City | Events | From BUF | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 763 | 8.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Tonawanda | 43 | 9.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Orchard Park | 9 | 12 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Salamanca | 3 | 55 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near BUF
| Airport | Type | From BUF |
|---|---|---|
| IAG Niagara Falls International Airport | Smaller airport | 16 mi |
IAG is the second option for 23 of these venues.
Home teams near BUF
- Buffalo Bills play at New Highmark Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- Buffalo Sabres play at KeyBank Center (NHL arena airports).
From our Buffalo travel guide
The primary airport, about 10 miles east of downtown in Cheektowaga, roughly 20 minutes by car. Served by most major US carriers. Rental cars are on site.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is BUF from 710 Main Theatre?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 7.8 miles from 710 Main Theatre in a straight line.
Which teams play home games near BUF?
Buffalo Bills (New Highmark Stadium) and Buffalo Sabres (KeyBank Center) play their home games at venues BUF is the first airport for.
How far is BUF from downtown Buffalo?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 8.3 miles (13.3 km) from downtown Buffalo in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
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.
Which other airports are near BUF?
Within 50 miles of BUF we also list Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), 16 miles away.
Which venues are closest to BUF?
Of the venues BUF is the first airport we list for, the closest are Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center (3.9 miles), Buffalo State Performing Arts Center (7.3 miles) and 710 Main Theatre (7.8 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How many events are near BUF in the next 12 weeks?
We list 257 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues BUF is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Sep 25, with 30. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
