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Alta Lake Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

2067 Km

Transportation to Airport from Anchorage City Center

Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport

You can reach the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport from the city in a very short time with a taxi. You can reduce the cost of travelling from downtown Anchorage to the airport and vice versa by using the bus. If you opted for a car rental, you can drop-off your hired vehicle at the airport. Some hotels offer a free shuttle service from the city centre to the airport, or to the vicinity of the airport.

Taxi

A taxi ride from the city centre to the airport should usually take no more than 20 minutes. The cost of getting to the airport from downtown Anchorage is between 17 to 22 dollars.

Car Rental

To reach the airport with your hired vehicle in approximately 20 minutes, you can either take the L Street or the O’Malley. After returning your car rental to an agency representative at a designated drop-off area outside the airport, you can use the free airport shuttle bus to get to the terminal in a few minutes.

Bus

The bus rooute 7 will significantly reduce the travel cost of getting to the airport from the city centre. This bus departs every 30 minutes and the travel duration is almost 30 minutes long. A one-way ticket costs 2 dollars.

Hotel Shuttle Service 

You can benefit from your hotel’s shuttle service to effortlessly reach the airport. Rather comfortable minivans transport travellers to the airport free of charge.

Airport Information

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located 5 miles from the city centre. Considered as one of the most important connecting points in the U.S. state of Alaska, the airport does not have banks but several ATMs.  There is free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport, and mobile phone charging points can also be found in specific sections of the terminals.

Even though there aren’t any hotels attached to the terminal buildings, they are situated within proximity to the airport. Also, many restaurants, bars, and cafes serve as convenient pre-flight waiting areas. You can shop for last minute needs, or purchase gifts at a variety of different stores in the airport.

Passengers travelling with pets are reminded that there are pet relief areas at both terminals of the airport. If you wish to bring back some of Alaska’s precious seafood with you, there are two baggage, freezer storage and delivery services companies in the south terminal.  

Transportation to Alta Lake City Center from Airport

Alta Lake Airport

Shuttles are among the most practical and fast means of transportation that you can use for travelling to the city center from Alta Lake Airport. You can easily travel to any point from Alta Lake Airport by benefitting from the airport shuttles which you can also use for your transportation to the nearby winter tourism centers. You can also get in contact with one of the car rental companies or taxi stands and have your vehicle ready by specifying your arrival time in advance.

Airport Shuttle

It is possible to easily get to the city or winter sports centers from Alta Lake Airport by using the vehicles belonging to the transfer companies such as Alta Shuttle. The amount you need to pay for these shuttles that you can make a reservation by calling 801-274-0225 is around 160 dollars for 4 passengers. You need to pay extra 40 dollars per passenger if you are travelling with more than 4 passengers. For benefitting from these shuttles, you can also call 866-274-0225 and make a reservation for your shuttle which will pick you up from Alta Lake Airport.

Hotel Shuttle

You can also prefer hotel shuttles for your transportation to the city center from Alta Lake Airport. These shuttles generally start operating at morning hours. The amount you need to pay for hotel shuttles is about 210-250 dollars for 1-4 passengers. You need to pay 260 dollars for 5 or more passengers. If you will travel to Solitude/Brighton direction, you need to pay 200-250 dollars. If you will travel to Snowbasin/Sundance direction, you need to pay 350-400 dollars. You should make a reservation by calling 801-274-0225 or through the internet in order to reach the city center from Alta Lake Airport by using the hotel shuttles. Don’t forget to specify your travel details. Children under 12 years old can use the shuttles with charges varying between 28-54 dollars.

Taxi

It can be difficult to find a taxi at the airport at every hour of the day. At Lake Airport, taxis are generally available at the hours of the flights. When you get on a taxi, you can be in the city center in a shorter time compared to shuttles. You can also benefit from the taxis in order to travel to ski and winter tourism centers. You can easily find a taxi at the airport after your plane has landed. The taxis generally wait for their passengers at the exit of the airport terminal. When you make a reservation in advance, you can more easily find a taxi. Taxis offer a comfortable and fast transportation to your hotel or other destinations from Alta Lake Airport.

Weather in Alta Lake

DayMin - Max
FridayMin -6ºC - Max 2ºC
SaturdayMin -6ºC - Max 1ºC
SundayMin -5ºC - Max 2ºC
MondayMin -6ºC - Max 1ºC
TuesdayMin -6ºC - Max 1ºC

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