Why go
- City in Alaska, United States.
- Served by Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
History
Ketchikan is a city in and the borough seat of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough on Revillagigedo Island of Alaska. It is the state's southeasternmost major settlement. Downtown Ketchikan is a National Historic Landmark District.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Atlantic Air Cargo K3 (DHP) · 5 routes: Hydaburg, KCC, KPB, KTB, Metakatla
- Alaska Airlines AS (734, 73Q) · 4 routes: Juneau, Seattle, Sitka, Wrangell
- Avient Aviation Z3 (DHP) · 4 routes: CGA, HYL, KWF, Metakatla
- Fly Colombia ( Interliging Flights ) 3F (DHP) · 4 routes: CGA, HYL, KTB, Metakatla
- American Airlines AA (734) · 2 routes: Juneau*, Seattle*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (734, 737) · 2 routes: Seattle*, Sitka*
- International AirLink I4 (CNA) · 1 route: Klawock
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ketchikan International Airport (KTN); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KTN has direct flights to 13 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Metakatla, Seattle, CGA, HYL, Juneau…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Ketchikan, 1.9 mi); routes include Ketchikan International Airport Ferry, Airport -> Ketchikan, Ketchikan -> Airport.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ketchikan, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.