Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BUF to ABQ flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albuquerque Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUF and ABQ:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
Of the departures from Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Buffalo Niagara Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albuquerque Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BUF:
Arriving at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
Book a hotel close to ABQ if you're catching a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albuquerque Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Albuquerque Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Albuquerque and beyond.
Booking your ride from Albuquerque Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
October is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albuquerque Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Albuquerque in March.
Lock in your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Albuquerque Airport for July if you'd like to go to Albuquerque during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUF to ABQ in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
El Paso is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Albuquerque. Around 370 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Franklin Mountains State Park, Franklin Mountains State Park and Wyler Aerial Tramway.
Colorado Springs is another essential stop in the United States and is around 451 kilometres north of Albuquerque. No trip is complete without experiencing Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.