Planning a trip to Glacier Bay? Alaska Airlines flights are available for easy access during peak season.
Visiting Glacier Bay is a remarkable experience and there are several great ways to get here! While there is no road access to Gustavus, you can find convenient air connections from Juneau, Skagway, or Haines via daily commuter air taxi services. Juneau is easily accessible from Seattle and Anchorage.
Where is Glacier Bay Lodge?
Glacier Bay Lodge is 10 miles from the Gustavus airport. Transfers are provided at no additional charge for guests of Glacier Bay Lodge and at an additional charge for Glacier Bay Day Tour only guests. Ask for details when making reservations.
Three Easy Options for Getting Here!
Fly to Gustavus/Glacier Bay via Alaska Air. www.AlaskaAir.com
The airport code for Gustavus, Alaska is GST. The Alaska Airlines flight to Gustavus is currently bookable from Saturday, June 5, 2027 to Tuesday, September 7, 2027. Flight dates & availability are subject to change - please visit Alaska Airlines for the most up to date flight schedule.
For ferry schedule, please click here.
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Since its start 50 years ago, the Alaska Marine Highway System has grown to connect an area covering 3,500 miles and 35 port communities, from Alaska to Canada to Washington. Now in its 50th year, the Alaska Marine Highway has grown to 11 vessels and averages 330,000 passengers and 110,000 vehicles a year. The AMHS offers ferry service to Gustavus.
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Alaska Seaplanes operates multiple daily flights between Juneau and Gustavus/Glacier Bay.
You can view their seasonal schedules here:
Early Summer Schedule (May 9–21, 2026)
Early Summer 2026 SCHEDULE
Late Summer Schedule (May 22–September 7, 2026)
Late Summer 2026 SCHEDULE
For full schedule details or reservations, please visit the Alaska Seaplanes Flight Schedule page or call 907‑789‑3331
The premier commuter airline of Southeast Alaska. The company was founded in 1997 by Craig and Aral Loken. The Lokens grew up in aviation with Juneau Air Taxi (later Channel Flying), a pioneering Alaska aviation company founded by Craig's father Ken Loken in the 1950s which eventually became the largest seaplane operator in the world.
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