Flying in
Airports near KeyBank Center
The closest airport to KeyBank Center is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 8.6 miles away in a straight line. Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is 16 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from KeyBank Center. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport | Large airport | 8.6 mi (13.8 km) | — | 25 venues we list |
| IAG Niagara Falls International Airport | Smaller airport | 16 mi (26.4 km) | — | — |
Next events at KeyBank Center
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Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 26: NHL Preseason: Buffalo Sabres vs. Pittsburgh Pe…
- Oct 3: Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks
- Oct 6: Buffalo Sabres vs. Minnesota Wild
- Oct 8: Buffalo Sabres vs. Dallas Stars
- Oct 10: Buffalo Sabres vs. Utah Mammoth
- Oct 12: Buffalo Sabres vs. Florida Panthers
- Oct 17: Exhibition: St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Penn St…
When events at KeyBank Center happen
- 26 of 71 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 39 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 55 of 69 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Buffalo Sabres (NHL) play here; see every NHL arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 30 NHL arenas we list, KeyBank Center is the 21st closest to its first airport (8.6 mi; league median 6.5 mi).
Teams visiting KeyBank Center
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Pittsburgh Penguins, next here Sat, Sep 26
- Chicago Blackhawks, next here Sat, Oct 3
- Minnesota Wild, next here Tue, Oct 6
- Dallas Stars, next here Thu, Oct 8
- Utah Mammoth, next here Sat, Oct 10
- Florida Panthers, next here Mon, Oct 12
- Penn State Nittany Lions, next here Sat, Oct 17
- St Bonaventure Bonnies, next here Sat, Oct 17
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
Can I book flights and KeyBank Center tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
What time do events at KeyBank Center usually start?
55 of the 69 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport should I fly into for a Buffalo Sabres game?
BUF is the nearest airport we list, 8.6 miles away; IAG is 16 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is IAG from KeyBank Center?
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is 16 miles (26.4 km) from KeyBank Center in a straight line, against 8.6 miles for BUF.
How does KeyBank Center compare with other NHL arenas?
Of the 30 NHL arenas we list, KeyBank Center is the 21st closest to its first airport (8.6 miles; the league median is 6.5 miles).
What is the closest airport to KeyBank Center?
The closest airport to KeyBank Center is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 8.6 miles away in a straight line.
