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.  

Located about 20 kilometers south of the Knoxville settlement in the state of Tennessee in the United States of America, McGhee Tyson Airport is also just 30-minute drive from the world-famous Great Smoky Mountain National Park. You can prefer taking a taxi as well as you can take advantage of car rental services to reach Knoxville city center from McGhee Tyson Airport.

Taxi

It is quite easy to reach Knoxville city center by taking one of the airport taxis that are available right outside the arrivals terminal of McGhee Tyson Airport. All you need to do is take a look if the taxi driver would turn on the taximeter. The taxi ride to Knoxville downtown, which is about 20 kilometers away, costs approximately 55-70 dollars. If you would like to travel at more affordable prices, please keep in mind that you can take advantage of shared taxis, as well as you can arrange a taxi service at the airport using the applications like Towncar (16-30 dollars), and Uber (13-18 dollars).

Rent a car

Since McGhee Tyson Airport is an internationally recognized airport, many local and international car rental companies have their offices inside the airport terminal. Once you choose the one that best suits your budget among these companies, you can pick up your car quickly and then you can arrive at Knoxville city center after a 25 or 30-minute drive.