Why go
- City in New York, United States.
- 3 recommended spots to eat and drink.
- Served by Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
History
Buffalo is a city in the U.S. state of New York. It lies in Western New York on the eastern shore of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River on the Canada–United States border. It is the second-most populous city in New York, with a population of 278,349 at the 2020 census. The Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area, with over 1.16 million residents, is the 2nd-largest metropolitan area in New York State behind only the New York City metropolitan area, and the 51st-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Buffalo is the county seat of Erie County.
Eat & drink
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 20 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 73C, 737-800, 737-300) · 7 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, Embraer 175, A319, A320, 737, CRJ-700…) · 5 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago*, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (M90, MD-88, CRJ-900, CRJ-700, A319, A320…) · 5 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis*, New York*, New York
- US Airways US (CRJ, Embraer 175, Embraer 170, A319, A320, 734…) · 5 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C, 737-800, 737-800) · 4 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Fort Lauderdale*, Orlando*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-300, Dash 8-400, ERJ, Dash 8-200, A320, 737-800…) · 4 routes: Chicago, Cleveland, Newark*, Washington*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Boston, New York, Orlando
- Air France AF (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 3 routes: Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Spirit Airlines NK (A320) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BUF has direct flights to 20 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Orlando, Baltimore…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Queen City Bike Ferry - Commercial Slip at Canalside, 2.7 mi); routes include Queen City Bike Ferry (seasonal), Queen City Bike Ferry (seasonal): Outer Harbor -> Canalside, Queen City Bike Ferry (seasonal): Canalside -> Outer Harbor.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Buffalo, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.