Flights
Flights to Indianapolis
Flying to Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,566 upcoming events in and around Indianapolis (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Indianapolis is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 9 miles away. For Beef And Boards Dinner Theatre, the nearest is IND at 15 miles.
Airports serving Indianapolis
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Indianapolis, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis International Airport (IND) 9 mi (15 km) | Large | Nearest to Beef And Boards Dinner Theatre, Helium Comedy Club - Indianapolis, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Hilbert Circle Theatre, Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Clowes Memorial Hall, Victory Field and The Payne & Mencias Palladium At Allied Solutions Center For The Performing Arts. |
Nearest airport to each Indianapolis venue
The busiest venues in and around Indianapolis, 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.
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | IND, 7.6 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Indiana Pacers | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | IND, 8 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Indiana Fever | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | IND, 8 mi | WNBA arena airports |
Flying in for an Indianapolis event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 367 events in and around Indianapolis; 69% on Fri–Sun; 275 of the 352 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.
Street Car Takeover
Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis, Indiana
Deric Cahill
Helium Comedy Club - Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
From about $48.00View TicketsDJG Indy Funkfest: Morris Day and the Time & The SOS Band
Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana
From about $118.00View TicketsDustin Sims
Mad Hatter Shows and Event Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
From about $55.00View TicketsLeonid & Friends - A Tribute To Chicago
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis, Indiana
From about $55.00View TicketsRing of Fire
Beef And Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis, Indiana
Southbank Theatre Company: Fun Home
Shelton Auditorium At Butler Arts Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
From about $44.00View Tickets- From about $46.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Indianapolis: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Beef And Boards Dinner Theatre it is IND, 15 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
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 Beef And Boards Dinner Theatre?
The closest airport to Beef And Boards Dinner Theatre is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 15 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Helium Comedy Club - Indianapolis?
The closest airport to Helium Comedy Club - Indianapolis is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 8 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.
How many airports serve Indianapolis?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
What is the closest airport to Indianapolis?
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Indianapolis, 9 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Indiana Pacers' home arena?
The Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Fever play home games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The closest airport to Gainbridge Fieldhouse is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 8 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Indianapolis Colts' home stadium?
The Indianapolis Colts play home games at Lucas Oil Stadium. The closest airport to Lucas Oil Stadium is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 7.6 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Indianapolis in the next 30 days?
367 in and around Indianapolis in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 275 of the 352 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is IND from downtown Indianapolis?
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 9 miles (15 km) from downtown Indianapolis 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.
