How long should I plan for a layover in Buffalo?

The best layover in Buffalo is 3–24 hours. This gives you enough time to reach the city, see the highlights, and return to the airport with buffer time.

Do I need a visa for a layover in Buffalo?

Buffalo is visa-free for US passport holders. No visa is required for a layover.

Is Buffalo a good layover city?

Yes. Buffalo scores 78/100 on the LayoverScore™, making it one of the top-rated layover cities. Niagara Falls 30 minutes by car

Buffalo layover (BUF). 24h. LayoverScore™ 78.

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30 minutes to city center. 3–24 hours of layover time.

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Niagara Falls 30 minutes by car

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How long at Buffalo?

YOUR 24H LAYOVER

What 24 hours in Buffalo gets you.

Niagara Falls 30 minutes by car. Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Elmwood Village indie shops.

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How long at Buffalo?

What 24 hours in Buffalo gets you.

Niagara Falls is 30 minutes. One of the seven natural wonders, original Buffalo wings at Anchor Bar.

Getting around

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