Thanks to its strategic location, the airport is one of the world's major intercontinental cargo hubs, a crucial link on cargo routes between Asia, Europe, and North America.
Gateway to Alaska, with Anchorage as a base to explore mountains, glaciers, and the wildest nature in the United States.
How to get to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Average travel time to ANC
Parking near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Multi-level parking is located adjacent to the terminal.
South Terminal (domestic): first 30 minutes free, then tiered up to a maximum of 16 USD/24h. North Terminal (international): maximum 13 USD/24h. Park, Ride & Fly (long-term with free shuttle): 9 USD/day, 40 USD/week, 100 USD/month.
How to get to Anchorage from ANC
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Car rental at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
The terminal houses desks of every major car rental company.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name; in winter verify the need for winter tires, given Alaska's harsh climate.
Hotels near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Airport area (Lake Hood)
Free shuttles running 24 hours to the terminals, minutes from hotels in the area.
Best for: Dawn flights, overnight layovers and anyone who wants to watch the seaplanes take off from Lake Hood.
- Free and frequent shuttles to the terminals
- The Lakefront overlooks the seaplane base and the Chugach mountains
- Only service roads and airport around, little for the evening
- Downtown remains about ten minutes away by car
Recommended hotels
- Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport Free shuttle and hot breakfast included; reviews point to some of the most helpful staff in the airport area. View availability
- Courtyard by Marriott Anchorage Airport Free shuttle running even at three in the morning; Bistro restaurant and indoor pool for long layovers. View availability
- The Lakefront Anchorage On Lake Hood, with a private dock for seaplanes and a free shuttle to the airport and downtown; a buffet breakfast that's very well liked. View availability
Midtown
About ten minutes by car or taxi from the airport, along the same route as downtown.
Best for: Those who want to stay close to the airport but with more restaurants and shops within reach.
- More choice for dinner than the airport area alone
- Also convenient for downtown, just a few minutes further
- Still needs a taxi or a car, no direct public shuttles
- Commercial district, not very suited to an evening stroll
Recommended hotels
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Anchorage Suites with a kitchen and a highly praised buffet breakfast; recently renovated, ten minutes from both the airport and downtown. View availability
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Anchorage Suites with a separate living area; reviews especially praise the buffet breakfast with made-to-order omelets. View availability
Downtown
About ten minutes by car or taxi from the airport; no direct train or tram.
Best for: Those on a layover who want to see Anchorage on foot, among museums, restaurants and the Cook Inlet waterfront.
- Walking distance from most of downtown's restaurants and museums
- Views of Cook Inlet and the Chugach mountains from many rooms
- Still always needs a taxi or a car to the airport, about ten minutes
- In low season the district empties out early in the evening
Recommended hotels
- The Hotel Captain Cook In the heart of downtown, a short walk from the museums; reviews praise the views over Cook Inlet and the Chugach from the upper floors. View availability
- Marriott Anchorage Downtown 392 rooms downtown with city or mountain views; convenient for those working or on a long layover who want to stay in the area. View availability
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Terminal guide
The terminal, with flights also for polar bears and northern lights in season, handles domestic connections and some international cargo routes.
For flights it's advisable to arrive with at least 2.5–3 hours advance notice, given the scale of the hub and intense cargo traffic.
Map of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Anchorage Airport an important cargo hub?
Yes, it's one of the world's leading intercontinental cargo hubs, a crossroads between Asia, Europe and North America.
Q. Does the bus to downtown Anchorage run on weekends?
Yes, but with reduced service compared to weekdays: consider a taxi or shuttle as a more reliable weekend option.
Q. Is there a train to Anchorage Airport?
No, the Alaska Railroad doesn't directly serve the airport.
Q. Is Anchorage a good starting point for seeing glaciers?
Yes, it's the most common base for organizing excursions to Alaska's glaciers and wilderness.
Flight board
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