Travelling from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to catch your RIC to BUF flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between RIC and BUF:
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
74% of flights that take off from Richmond Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Richmond to Richmond Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to RIC? If you're boarding an early flight from Richmond Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Richmond Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUF instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Buffalo Niagara Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and find adventure across Buffalo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Buffalo Niagara Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to central Buffalo
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
From Buffalo Niagara Airport, Buffalo is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
August is the most popular month for flights from Richmond Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Buffalo in March.
When booking your flight from Richmond Airport to Buffalo Niagara Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Buffalo, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIC to BUF sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Buffalo. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Philadelphia, about 451 kilometres south-east of Buffalo. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.
