Flights
Flights to Lexington
Flying to Lexington 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 Lexington, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 286 upcoming events in and around Lexington (counted Nov 9, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Lexington is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), 5.3 miles away. For Lexington Opera House, the nearest is LEX at 5.9 miles.
Airports serving Lexington
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Lexington, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass Airport (LEX) 5.3 mi (9 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Lexington Opera House, Comedy Off Broadway, Carriage House Theatre - Lexington, Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center, Manchester Music Hall, Keeneland, University of Kentucky - Memorial Coliseum and The Burl. |
Nearest airport to each Lexington venue
The busiest venues in and around Lexington, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Opera House Hotels near Lexington Opera House | LEX, 5.9 mi | None |
| Comedy Off Broadway Hotels near Comedy Off Broadway | LEX, 5.4 mi | None |
| Carriage House Theatre - Lexington Hotels near Carriage House Theatre - Lexington | LEX, 6.5 mi | None |
| Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center Hotels near Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center | LEX, 5.8 mi | None |
| Manchester Music Hall Hotels near Manchester Music Hall | LEX, 5.4 mi | None |
| Keeneland Hotels near Keeneland | LEX, 0.4 mi | SDF, 62 mi |
| University of Kentucky - Memorial Coliseum Hotels near University of Kentucky - Memorial Coliseum | LEX, 5.8 mi | None |
| The Burl Hotels near The Burl | LEX, 5 mi | None |
Flying in for a Lexington event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 9, 2026): 70 events in and around Lexington; 74% on Fri–Sun; 48 of the 68 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.
Kentucky Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Evansville Purple Aces
University of Kentucky - Memorial Coliseum, Lexington, Kentucky
From about $10.00View TicketsHot Freaks
The Burl , Lexington, Kentucky
From about $45.00View TicketsCaleb Elliott - Comedy
Comedy Off Broadway, Lexington, Kentucky
From about $54.00View TicketsThe Gringos
The Burl , Lexington, Kentucky
From about $34.00View TicketsRedferrin
Manchester Music Hall, Lexington, Kentucky
From about $41.00View TicketsKentucky Wildcats vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center, Lexington, Kentucky
From about $16.00View TicketsLexington SC Women's Team vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC
Lexington SC Stadium, Lexington, Kentucky
A Texas Carol
Carriage House Theatre - Lexington, Lexington, Kentucky
From about $53.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 11: Kentucky Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Evansv…
- Nov 12: Caleb Elliott - Comedy
- Nov 13: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Northern Arizona Lumberja…
- Nov 14: Tee Sanders
Flying in to Lexington: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Lexington Opera House it is LEX, 5.9 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. LEX, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 5.3 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, SDF, is 67 mi.
- 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 far is LEX from downtown Lexington?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is 5.3 miles (9 km) from downtown Lexington 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 Lexington Opera House?
The closest airport to Lexington Opera House is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.9 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Lexington?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Lexington, 5.3 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.
Which airport is best for Comedy Off Broadway?
The closest airport to Comedy Off Broadway is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 5.4 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.
How many events are in Lexington in the next 30 days?
70 in and around Lexington in the 30 days from Nov 9, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 74% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 48 of the 68 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How many airports serve Lexington?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
