Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Albany Airport (ALB): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BUF to ALB flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albany Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between BUF and ALB include:
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Albany Airport (ALB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albany Airport flight is C$192. A return fare right now is C$381. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from BUF to ALB, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albany Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BUF to ALB by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albany Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF's address is Genesee Street.
Of the flights that depart from Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BUF? If you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albany Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Albany Airport (ALB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albany Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALB instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Albany Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and venture far and wide through Albany and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Albany Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Albany Airport (ALB) to central Albany
You'll find ALB at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
From Albany Airport, Albany is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Albany Airport (ALB)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albany Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Albany. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Albany is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albany Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUF to ALB around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Albany, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 209 kilometres south to New York to check off its leading attractions. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 322 kilometres south of Albany, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
