Airport
Albany International Airport (ALB)
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the main gateway to New York State's capital city of Albany and the wider Capital Region, serving nearby destinations such as Saratoga Springs, Lake George, the Adirondacks and the Catskills. Compare transfer options to downtown Albany, Saratoga Springs and the surrounding area, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Albany International Airport
Albany International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Albany, New York State's capital city, and the wider Capital Region. Located in the town of Colonie, roughly seven miles northwest of downtown Albany, the airport connects travelers to domestic destinations across the United States and serves as a convenient gateway for visitors heading to the Adirondacks, Saratoga Springs, Lake George, and the Catskills.
The airport's modern passenger terminal opened in 1998 and is organized into three concourses, A, B, and C, housing airlines including American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, United, Allegiant, and Breeze. With a single terminal and a relatively compact layout, ALB offers a straightforward travel experience with shorter walking distances than larger hub airports.
Albany International Airport is accessible via Interstate 87, Interstate 90, and Albany-Shaker Road, and is connected to downtown Albany, Saratoga Springs, Lake George, and other regional destinations by CDTA bus routes, Trailways services, taxis, rideshares, rental cars, and private transfers.
Passengers benefit from amenities such as free terminal Wi-Fi, restaurants and cafés, shops, a children's play area, a sensory room, therapy dog visits, and accessibility services, making the airport a practical and comfortable gateway to New York's Capital Region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Albany International Airport operates a single passenger terminal organized into three concourses: A, B, and C. Concourse A has six gates and serves Allegiant and United; Concourse B has nine gates and serves American, Delta, and JetBlue; and Concourse C has three gates and serves Southwest and Breeze.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Albany International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Albany International Airport to downtown Albany, Saratoga Springs, Lake George, hotels, business locations, and other destinations across New York's Capital Region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from ALB, business meetings, events, or journeys around Albany, Saratoga Springs, and the surrounding region.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Albany International Airport for independent travel around Albany, the Capital Region, the Adirondacks, and other nearby destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Albany International Airport, hotels, event venues, business sites, and other destinations in the Capital Region and beyond.
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