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) | None | 31 venues we list |
| IAG Niagara Falls International Airport | Smaller airport | 16 mi (26.4 km) | None | 4 venues we list |
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Nov 11: Buffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- Nov 13: TobyMac, Third Day & Chris Tomlin
- Nov 14: Sombr
- Nov 18: Pentatonix
- Nov 21: Matt Rife
- Nov 25: Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Rangers
- Nov 27: Buffalo Sabres vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Nov 28: Buffalo Bandits vs. Georgia Swarm
When events at KeyBank Center happen
- 24 of 66 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026) are on Saturdays; 39 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 51 of 65 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.
- Tampa Bay Lightning, next here Wed, Nov 11
- New York Rangers, next here Wed, Nov 25
- Pittsburgh Penguins, next here Fri, Nov 27
- Edmonton Oilers, next here Thu, Dec 10
- Anaheim Ducks, next here Sat, Dec 12
- Calgary Flames, next here Tue, Dec 15
- Montreal Canadiens, next here Fri, Dec 18
- New Jersey Devils, next here Sat, Dec 26
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?
51 of the 65 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.
