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Distance to Roanoke6.7km
Distance to Christiansburg44.0km

About Roanoke Airport

  • Roanoke Airport is located in Virginia and is a main airport for Roanoke.

  • The airport is also used by passengers travelling to or from nearby Lynchburg and West Lynchburg, making it a major gateway for the wider region.

  • Here's a snapshot of the busiest airlines at Roanoke Airport:

  • Need help choosing where to head if you're setting off from Roanoke? Direct flights from Roanoke Airport can take you to some great places, including:

    • Charlotte

    • Chicago

    • Atlanta

    • Washington DC

    • New York

  • Fall is the busiest season at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, with September, October, and November drawing strong arrivals. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley attract visitors for fall foliage, and the region's outdoor recreation and scenic drives bring consistent demand through the season.

  • January, February, and March are the quietest months at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Winter weather and the post-holiday lull ease demand noticeably, and the region sees fewer leisure visitors until spring activity begins picking up later in the year.

How to get from Roanoke Airport to Roanoke

  • Buses can take you from the airport to central Roanoke. Get on the Smart Way and travel to a hub like Campbell Court in about 25 minutes.

  • For a door-to-door journey, book a rideshare service from Roanoke Airport with Uber or Lyft.

  • If you need a taxi in Roanoke, Yellow Taxi are an option when you need a ride.

  • Driving time from Roanoke Airport to Roanoke depends on traffic, but on average it's around 10 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Roanoke Airport from Roanoke

  • Buses connect the city to the airport. The Smart Way leaves from major stops like Campbell Court and takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • It usually takes around 10 minutes to go from the centre of Roanoke to the airport in a taxi.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Roanoke Airport facilities

  • Roanoke Airport runs from one terminal.

Where to stay near Roanoke Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Roanoke Airport or an early departure, SpringHill Suites Roanoke North is there when your schedule calls for convenience. It's just 3 kilometres away and features a first aid room, Wi-Fi, and electric vehicle charging.

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke Airport is roughly 2 kilometres from the airport and another top pick. From a telephone and a business centre to tour services, it has the essentials in place for a comfortable stay.

  • Candlewood Suites Roanoke Airport by IHG also helps keep transfers short and simple. It's about 2 kilometres away and includes a banqueting service, Wi-Fi, a lift, and more.

Car rental options near Roanoke Airport

Roanoke Airport FAQs

Yes, United operates to and from both Roanoke Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, American Airlines operates to and from both Roanoke Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Delta operates to and from both Roanoke Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Dollar, Budget, Avis, Enterprise, Alamo, National, Dollar diamond, Thrifty and Hertz pick-up points in or near to Roanoke Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Roanoke Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Roanoke Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Roanoke Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Roanoke Airport’s departure lounge.

Courtyard Roanoke Airport is the highest-rated hotel near Roanoke Airport, just 1.9km away. Other great hotels nearby include Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke Airport (2.0km from the airport), and Spark By Hilton Roanoke Airport (1.4km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Roanoke Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Roanoke Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Roanoke Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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