Nearby Airport Options
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the closest airport to the Catskills, about a 1 hour drive away. It’s a smaller airport, so flight options may be more limited depending on where you’re traveling from, though Chicago does have direct flights. New York City airports, including LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR), offer more flight options but are about a 2.5 hour drive away. JFK is another option, though typically a bit further depending on traffic.
Getting Around the Catskills
We highly recommend renting a car for your visit, especially if you are flying in. The airport is the best place to arrange one. Albany is a smaller airport, so rental car inventory can book up early. The Catskills are made up of small mountain towns, and you will need a car to get around throughout the weekend. Uber and Lyft availability in the area is extremely limited and unreliable.