Flights
Flights to Bowling Green
Flying to Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 112 upcoming events in and around Bowling Green (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Bowling Green is Nashville International Airport (BNA), 61 miles away. For Bowling Green Ballpark, the nearest is BNA at 62 miles.
Airports serving Bowling Green
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Bowling Green, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville International Airport (BNA) 61 mi (99 km) | Large | Nearest to Bowling Green Ballpark, Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Diddle Arena, Houchens Industries - LT Smith Stadium and Nick Denes Field. |
Nearest airport to each Bowling Green venue
The busiest venues in and around Bowling Green, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Ballpark Hotels near Bowling Green Ballpark | BNA, 62 mi | — |
| Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center Hotels near Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center | BNA, 62 mi | — |
| Diddle Arena Hotels near Diddle Arena | BNA, 61 mi | — |
| Houchens Industries - LT Smith Stadium Hotels near Houchens Industries - LT Smith Stadium | BNA, 61 mi | — |
| Nick Denes Field Hotels near Nick Denes Field | BNA, 60 mi | — |
Flying in for a Bowling Green event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 9 events in and around Bowling Green; 56% on Fri–Sun; 5 of the 8 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.
Mitchell Tenpenny
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Bowling Green, Kentucky
From about $61.00View TicketsWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Mercyhurst Lakers
Houchens Industries - LT Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, Kentucky
From about $13.00View TicketsJesse McCartney
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Bowling Green, Kentucky
From about $71.00View TicketsWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Missouri State Bears
Houchens Industries - LT Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, Kentucky
From about $11.00View TicketsSEU Worship
Hillvue Heights Church, Bowling Green, Kentucky
From about $53.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 3
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.
2026 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
Houchens Industries - LT Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, Kentucky
PARKING: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Mercyhurst Lakers
Houchens Industries - LT Smith Stadium - Parking Lots, Bowling Green, Kentucky
PARKING: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Missouri State Bears
Houchens Industries - LT Smith Stadium - Parking Lots, Bowling Green, Kentucky
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- Sep 25: Mitchell Tenpenny
- Sep 26: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Mercyhurst Lak…
- Oct 1: Jesse McCartney
- Oct 8: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Missouri State…
- Oct 11: SEU Worship
- Oct 15: The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Film
- Oct 17: Orchestra Kentucky: Broadway In The Shadows
- Oct 18: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Vs. Evansville Pur…
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Flying in to Bowling Green: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Bowling Green Ballpark it is BNA, 62 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
How many airports serve Bowling Green?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Bowling Green: Nashville International Airport (BNA).
Which airport is best for Bowling Green Ballpark?
The closest airport to Bowling Green Ballpark is Nashville International Airport (BNA), 62 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Bowling Green?
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Bowling Green, 61 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.
How many events are in Bowling Green in the next 30 days?
9 in and around Bowling Green in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 56% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 5 of the 8 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is BNA from downtown Bowling Green?
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is 61 miles (99 km) from downtown Bowling Green 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.
Which airport is best for Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center?
The closest airport to Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center is Nashville International Airport (BNA), 62 miles away in a straight line.
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.
