Flights to Albany
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Albany is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Albany International Airport (ALB), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,500 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany International Airport | ALB | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,500 ft | 285 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,500 ft, ALB handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 285 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Albany
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany to New York City | United States | 217 km (135 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Albany to Toronto | Canada | 472 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Albany to Brooklyn | United States | 223 km (139 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Albany to Chicago | United States | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Albany to Queens | United States | 219 km (136 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Albany to Montréal | Canada | 318 km (198 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Albany to Philadelphia | United States | 322 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Albany to Manhattan | United States | 209 km (130 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Albany to The Bronx | United States | 201 km (125 mi) | about 1 h |
| Albany to Ottawa | Canada | 344 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Albany to Columbus | United States | 827 km (514 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Albany to Charlotte | United States | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Albany to Indianapolis | United States | 1,085 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Albany to Mississauga | Canada | 490 km (304 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Albany to Washington | United States | 501 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Albany to Nashville | United States | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Albany to Brampton | Canada | 501 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Albany to Boston | United States | 223 km (139 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Albany to Detroit | United States | 762 km (474 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Albany to Louisville | United States | 1,126 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Albany to Baltimore | United States | 444 km (276 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Albany to Hamilton | Canada | 500 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Albany to Shanghai | China | 11,655 km (7,242 mi) | about 15 h 42 min |
| Albany to Chongqing | China | 11,985 km (7,447 mi) | about 16 h 7 min |
| Albany to Chengdu | China | 11,859 km (7,369 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
| Albany to Beijing | China | 10,778 km (6,697 mi) | about 14 h 34 min |
| Albany to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,915 km (4,918 mi) | about 10 h 54 min |
| Albany to Tianjin | China | 10,853 km (6,744 mi) | about 14 h 40 min |
| Albany to Wuhan | China | 11,830 km (7,351 mi) | about 15 h 55 min |
| Albany to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,144 km (6,925 mi) | about 15 h 2 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Albany?
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is ALB from Albany city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Albany on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.