Travelling from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Atlanta: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 3 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Atlanta.
Buffalo (the location of Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Atlanta are in the same timezone — UTC-4.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the most traveled route, with 35 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from BUF to ATL is with Frontier Airlines at 22:53. Opt for the first departure with Delta at 06:00 if you want to fly out earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from BUF to Atlanta, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Popular periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Atlanta that lands at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Delta is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Atlanta.
Once you've booked cheap tickets from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Atlanta, get your documents in order. A visa or passport isn't necessary since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have another valid form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence, you're good to go.
BUF is around 18 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Atlanta? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BUF:
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Atlanta
64 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Atlanta. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 138 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap tickets from BUF to Atlanta, reserve your trip 9 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Atlanta is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta is about 17 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 9 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Atlanta. Book one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Atlanta while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Atlanta, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Atlanta, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from BUF to Atlanta sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Atlanta
After booking your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Atlanta, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Atlanta:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are essential stops on your Atlanta itinerary.
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