Flights to Lexington
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Lexington is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,004 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass Airport (regional) | LEX | 12 km (7 mi) | 7,004 ft | 979 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,004 ft, LEX handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 979 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lexington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington to New York City | United States | 949 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Lexington to Toronto | Canada | 766 km (476 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Lexington to Brooklyn | United States | 952 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Lexington to Chicago | United States | 507 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Lexington to Queens | United States | 962 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Lexington to Houston | United States | 1,357 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Lexington to Montréal | Canada | 1,229 km (764 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Lexington to Philadelphia | United States | 834 km (518 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Lexington to Manhattan | United States | 955 km (593 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Lexington to The Bronx | United States | 965 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Lexington to Dallas | United States | 1,257 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Lexington to Ottawa | Canada | 1,100 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Lexington to Jacksonville | United States | 890 km (553 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Lexington to Fort Worth | United States | 1,302 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Lexington to Austin | United States | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Lexington to Columbus | United States | 254 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Lexington to Charlotte | United States | 447 km (278 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Lexington to Indianapolis | United States | 246 km (153 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Lexington to Mississauga | Canada | 742 km (461 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Lexington to Washington | United States | 656 km (407 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Lexington to Nashville | United States | 288 km (179 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Lexington to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Lexington to Shanghai | China | 11,862 km (7,371 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
| Lexington to Chongqing | China | 12,417 km (7,715 mi) | about 16 h 40 min |
| Lexington to Chengdu | China | 12,330 km (7,661 mi) | about 16 h 33 min |
| Lexington to Beijing | China | 11,096 km (6,895 mi) | about 14 h 59 min |
| Lexington to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,935 km (5,552 mi) | about 12 h 12 min |
| Lexington to Tianjin | China | 11,158 km (6,933 mi) | about 15 h 3 min |
| Lexington to Wuhan | China | 12,146 km (7,547 mi) | about 16 h 19 min |
| Lexington to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,976 km (7,442 mi) | about 16 h 6 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 Lexington?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is LEX from Lexington city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lexington 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.