Flying in
Airports near UBS Arena
The closest airport to UBS Arena is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 5.6 miles away in a straight line. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 8.9 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from UBS Arena. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | Large airport | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) | NYC | 25 venues we list |
| LGA LaGuardia Airport | Large airport | 8.9 mi (14.3 km) | NYC | — |
| EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | Large airport | 23 mi (37.3 km) | NYC | 55 venues we list |
Next events at UBS Arena
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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.
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 25: NHL Preseason: New York Islanders vs. New York …
- Sep 26: NHL Preseason: New York Islanders vs. New Jerse…
- Oct 3: New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils
- Oct 8: New York Islanders vs. Chicago Blackhawks
- Oct 13: New York Islanders vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Oct 16: PBR: Teams Series
- Oct 17: PBR: Teams Series
When events at UBS Arena happen
- 22 of 82 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 55 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 57 of 80 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- New York Islanders (NHL) play here; see every NHL arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 30 NHL arenas we list, UBS Arena is the 12th closest to its first airport (5.6 mi; league median 6.5 mi).
Teams visiting UBS Arena
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- New York Rangers, next here Fri, Sep 25
- New Jersey Devils, next here Sat, Sep 26
- Chicago Blackhawks, next here Thu, Oct 8
- Vancouver Canucks, next here Tue, Oct 13
- Anaheim Ducks, next here Tue, Oct 20
- Los Angeles Kings, next here Thu, Oct 22
- Edmonton Oilers, next here Sat, Oct 31
- Carolina Hurricanes, next here Thu, Nov 5
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
How does UBS Arena compare with other NHL arenas?
Of the 30 NHL arenas we list, UBS Arena is the 12th closest to its first airport (5.6 miles; the league median is 6.5 miles).
Which airport should I fly into for a New York Islanders game?
JFK is the nearest airport we list, 5.6 miles away; LGA is 8.9 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is LGA from UBS Arena?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 8.9 miles (14.3 km) from UBS Arena in a straight line, against 5.6 miles for JFK.
What time do events at UBS Arena usually start?
57 of the 80 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
What is the closest airport to UBS Arena?
The closest airport to UBS Arena is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 5.6 miles away in a straight line.
Can I book flights and UBS Arena tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
