Why go
- City in Alaska, United States.
- Served by Port Lions Airport (ORI).
History
Kodiak is the main city and one of seven communities on Kodiak Island in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. All commercial transportation between the island's communities and the outside world goes through this city via ferryboat or airline. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 5,581, down from 6,130 in 2010. It is the tenth-largest city in Alaska.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Air Salone 2O (BNI) · 5 routes: AOS, KKB, KOZ, Larsen Bay, OLH
- Astair 8D (CNA) · 4 routes: Akhiok, KOZ, OLH, ORI
- Alaska Airlines AS (734, 73Q) · 1 route: Anchorage
- Era Alaska 7H (DH8, BE1) · 1 route: Anchorage
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Astair 8D (CNA) · 1 route: Kodiak
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Astair 8D (CNA) · 1 route: Kodiak
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air Salone 2O (BNI) · 1 route: Karluk
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 Port Lions Airport (ORI); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ADQ has direct flights to 8 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Anchorage, KOZ, OLH, Akhiok, AOS…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Alaska Marine Highway Terminal - Kodiak, 0.2 mi); routes include Alaska Marine Highway - Kodiak-Ouzinkie, Alaska Marine Highway - Ouzinkie-Port Lions, Alaska Marine Highway - Homer - Kodiak Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kodiak, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.