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Greater Buffalo Int'l (BUF) in Buffalo, United States. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.
BUF

Greater Buffalo Int'l

Buffalo, United States

🏷️IATABUF
📍CityBuffalo
📞Helpline+17166306000
4200 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, USA
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ℹ️ About Greater Buffalo Int'l

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) opened in 1926 and is operated by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. The airport handled approximately 5 million passengers in 2023.

BUF serves as a convenient gateway to both Western New York and Southern Ontario. Future expansion plans focus on improving passenger amenities and airfield infrastructure.

🏢 Terminals

Buffalo Niagara International Airport has one main terminal building. The terminal has 15 gates across two concourses: Concourse A (Gates A1-A9) and Concourse C (Gates C27-C33).

The airport underwent a $60 million expansion and renovation project completed in 2018, which included upgrades to security checkpoints and improved passenger flow. The terminal's capacity is approximately 6 million passengers per year.

🚗 How to Reach Buffalo Airport
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Metro/Rail
None.
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Bus
NFTA Metro Bus routes serve the airport. Route 204 Airport-Downtown provides direct service to downtown Buffalo. The fare is $2.00.
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Taxi/Cab
Uber and Lyft are available. Taxi service is available with an approximate fare of $25-30 to downtown Buffalo.
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Distance
14 km from downtown Buffalo, approximately 15 minutes without traffic, 25-30 minutes during peak hours.
🛎️ Airport Facilities
Lounges
The Buffalo Niagara Airport does not have any dedicated lounges.
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Food & Dining
Tim Hortons, Starbucks, and several local restaurants are available. No 24-hour options are listed.
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Shopping
News & Gift shops are available. No duty-free.
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Connectivity
Free WiFi is available. Select 'BUF Airport Free WiFi'.
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Banking
ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
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Medical
No dedicated medical facilities are listed.
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Other
Pet Relief Areas are available outside the terminal.
🅿️ Parking

Short-term, Long-term, Garage, and Economy parking options are available. Short Term: $3 per 30 minutes, up to $24 per day. Long Term: $3 per hour, up to $14 per day. Garage: $3 per hour, up to $16 per day. Economy: $3 per hour, up to $11 per day. Pre-booking is available through the airport website.

💡 Tips for Travellers
1
Consider using the NFTA Metro Bus Route 204 to save money on transportation to downtown Buffalo.
2
Check the airport website for real-time parking availability before you arrive.
3
If you are flying during peak hours, allow extra time for security screening, especially at Concourse A.
4
Download the Uber or Lyft app for potentially faster and cheaper taxi service compared to traditional taxis.
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