Flights to Waterbury
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Waterbury is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bradley International Airport (BDL), 52 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,510 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN, 36 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 77 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 85 km), New York Stewart International Airport (SWF, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley International Airport | BDL | 52 km (32 mi) | 9,510 ft | 173 ft |
| Tweed New Haven Airport (regional) | HVN | 36 km (22 mi) | 5,600 ft | 12 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 77 km (48 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 85 km (53 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
| New York Stewart International Airport (regional) | SWF | 88 km (55 mi) | 11,817 ft | 491 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,510 ft, BDL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 173 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Waterbury
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury to Toronto | Canada | 571 km (355 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Waterbury to Chicago | United States | 1,211 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Waterbury to Montréal | Canada | 441 km (274 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Waterbury to Philadelphia | United States | 252 km (157 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Waterbury to Ottawa | Canada | 479 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Waterbury to Jacksonville | United States | 1,467 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Waterbury to Columbus | United States | 856 km (532 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Waterbury to Charlotte | United States | 977 km (607 mi) | about 2 h |
| Waterbury to Indianapolis | United States | 1,122 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Waterbury to Mississauga | Canada | 586 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Waterbury to Washington | United States | 449 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Waterbury to Nashville | United States | 1,330 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Waterbury to Brampton | Canada | 598 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Waterbury to Boston | United States | 187 km (116 mi) | about 59 min |
| Waterbury to Detroit | United States | 831 km (516 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Waterbury to Louisville | United States | 1,143 km (710 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Waterbury to Baltimore | United States | 393 km (244 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Waterbury to Hamilton | Canada | 589 km (366 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Waterbury to Milwaukee | United States | 1,231 km (765 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Waterbury to Québec | Canada | 602 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Waterbury to Atlanta | United States | 1,321 km (821 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Waterbury to Raleigh | United States | 805 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Waterbury to Shanghai | China | 11,787 km (7,324 mi) | about 15 h 52 min |
| Waterbury to Chongqing | China | 12,107 km (7,523 mi) | about 16 h 16 min |
| Waterbury to Chengdu | China | 11,979 km (7,443 mi) | about 16 h 6 min |
| Waterbury to Beijing | China | 10,906 km (6,777 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Waterbury to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,946 km (4,938 mi) | about 10 h 56 min |
| Waterbury to Tianjin | China | 10,982 km (6,824 mi) | about 14 h 50 min |
| Waterbury to Wuhan | China | 11,958 km (7,430 mi) | about 16 h 5 min |
| Waterbury to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,225 km (6,975 mi) | about 15 h 8 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 Waterbury?
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the closest large airport at 52 km (32 mi). The others, HVN, HPN, ISP, SWF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BDL from Waterbury city centre?
52 km (32 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Waterbury 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.