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Nearest Airport to Athens: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Athens is Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM), about 38 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 133 km away.

Closest airport ELM Elmira Corning Regional Airport 38 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car
Closest international SYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport 133 km · 82 mi · ~2 h 22 min by car

Airports near Athens

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    Elmira Corning Regional Airport Flag of United StatesElmira/Corning, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ELM 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  2. 2
    Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field Flag of United StatesBinghamton, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BGM 52 km33 mi · ~56 min
  3. 3
    Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport Flag of United StatesIthaca, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ITH 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
  4. 4
    Williamsport Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWilliamsport, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IPT 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  5. 5
    Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Flag of United StatesWilkes-Barre/Scranton, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVP 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
  6. 6
    Syracuse Hancock International Airport Flag of United StatesSyracuse, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SYR 133 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  7. 7
    Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ROC 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 52 min
  8. 8
    State College Regional Airport Flag of United StatesState College, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SCE 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
  9. 9
    Griffiss International Airport Flag of United StatesRome, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RME 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
  10. 10
    Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport Flag of United StatesFort Indiantown Gap(Annville), United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MUI 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Athens; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Athens?

The nearest airport to Athens is Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM), about 38 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 133 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Athens?

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is 133 km from Athens in a straight line — roughly 2 h 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Athens?

Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM) — 52 km, Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) — 60 km and Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) — 86 km.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Elmira Corning Regional Airport?

About 41 min by car for the 38 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.