Flights
Flights to Albany
Flying to Albany for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Albany, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 630 upcoming events in and around Albany (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Albany is Albany International Airport (ALB), 7.1 miles away. For Proctors Theatre, the nearest is ALB at 8.4 miles.
Airports serving Albany
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Albany, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Albany International Airport (ALB) 7.1 mi (12 km) | Large | Nearest to Proctors Theatre, MVP Arena, Hart Theatre At The Egg, Empire Underground, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Palace Theatre Albany, Caffe Lena and UPH Great Hall at Proctors. |
Nearest airport to each Albany venue
The busiest venues in and around Albany, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Proctors Theatre Hotels near Proctors Theatre | ALB, 8.4 mi | — |
| MVP Arena Hotels near MVP Arena | ALB, 7.4 mi | — |
| Hart Theatre At The Egg Hotels near Hart Theatre At The Egg | ALB, 7.1 mi | — |
| Empire Underground Hotels near Empire Underground | ALB, 7.1 mi | — |
| Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Hotels near Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | ALB, 5.7 mi | — |
| Palace Theatre Albany Hotels near Palace Theatre Albany | ALB, 7 mi | — |
| Caffe Lena Hotels near Caffe Lena | ALB, 23 mi | — |
| UPH Great Hall at Proctors Hotels near UPH Great Hall at Proctors | ALB, 8.4 mi | — |
Flying in for an Albany event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 153 events in and around Albany; 65% on Fri–Sun; 113 of the 149 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
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Empire Underground, Albany, New York
From about $48.00View TicketsAshley Gavin
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Albany, Albany, New York
From about $50.00View TicketsTracy Lawrence
Palace Theatre Albany, Albany, New York
From about $55.00View TicketsSister Hazel
UPH Great Hall at Proctors, Schenectady, New York
Three Dog Night
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, New York
From about $115.00View TicketsImprovement Movement
The Hangar on the Hudson, Troy, New York
From about $35.00View TicketsSara Milonovich
Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, New York
From about $93.00View TicketsThe Last American Newspaper
theREP MainStage at Proctors, Schenectady, New York
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Flying in to Albany: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Proctors Theatre it is ALB, 8.4 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Proctors Theatre?
The closest airport to Proctors Theatre is Albany International Airport (ALB), 8.4 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for MVP Arena?
The closest airport to MVP Arena is Albany International Airport (ALB), 7.4 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Albany?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB).
What is the closest airport to Albany?
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Albany, 7.1 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Albany in the next 30 days?
153 in and around Albany in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 65% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 113 of the 149 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How far is ALB from downtown Albany?
Albany International Airport (ALB) is 7.1 miles (12 km) from downtown Albany in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
