Nearby Airports
Back to Top of ListWith several major airports within a few hours’ drive of the region, getting to the Finger Lakes is easy.
Fly into Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC); driving time from Rochester to Canandaigua is 30 minutes. On your way to the scenic lake and wine country, you will drive through the town of Victor, NY (25 minutes) where you will not only find great shopping and dining, but also miles of scenic trails and a one-of-a-kind Native American historical site. Of course you will need a way to travel from the airport to your destination.
From Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), it’s about an hour as it is conveniently located north of the City of Syracuse with direct access from Interstate 81 (north-south), which connects to Interstate 90, the New York State Thruway (east-west). With major highway connections to all areas of New York State and the entire Northeast, including Canada, the airport is easily accessible. On your way, traveling west, consider driving through Geneva, NY (50 minutes from the airport), where you can stop into the Finger Lakes Welcome Center, soak up the beauty of Seneca Lake, and indulge in the great food and wine of the area.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is about 1.5 hours away, making the Finger Lakes a convenient stop for travelers also visiting the Niagara Falls area. On your way east, you will pass over the more rural and serene areas of Hemlock Lake, Canadice Lake, and Honeoye Lake.
The Canandaigua Airport (KIUA) is located three miles northwest of the central business district of the city of Canandaigua, a hub that offers a taste of everything while allowing for ease of travel to other points in the Finger Lakes. Although it is a small, non-commercial airport, Canandaigua Airport is the perfect fly-in location for small and private planes to the Finger Lakes region. It features a 24-hour FBO that offers many customer-service oriented aircraft handling and fuel options, a 5,500 foot runway, and long/short-term hangar rental options. There is a pre-arrival form to complete when planning an arrival, which allows for fuel and ramp needs. Once you arrive in Canandaigua, you'll need a way to get around to all of the restaurants, attractions, and shops that can be found within a couple of miles of the airport - not to mention Canandaigua Lake. Eastview Mall and Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack are also only a short drive away. Canandaigua Airport offers ground transportation through airport courtesy cars (contact the airport for more information), car rentals through Enterprise, taxi service via Pat's Taxi, and rideshare pickup locations for Uber and Lyft.
