Finding the best airport for Acadia National Park is not entirely straightforward. While there are airports within a very short distance, amenities are limited at the airport (such as rental cars), flight options are limited by both carriers number of flights per day. But while it may take a bit of driving to get here, the reward for visiting Acadia is incredible and something you should do!
Our hope is that this guide helps shortcut your planning on picking the best airport for Acadia National Park!
AIRPORTS NEAR ACADIA NATIONAL PARK: OVERVIEW
Normally when selecting the best airport for flying into a park you’ll want to do some research on where you want to enter the park. There are several entrances to the park, but nearly all first-time and repeat visitors will at some point want to go into the Hulls Cove Entrance Area, which is how you access the main part of Mt. Desert Island. There are other smaller entrances, like the entrance to Schoodic Peninsula, but for the purpose of this article we’ll stick to discussing the Hulls Cove Entrance as your main point of entry.
For the nearby airports, there are quite a few, depending on what your travel preferences are and where else you are visiting in the area. We put together this graphic, which we hope helps you determine what the best airport is for Acadia National Park!
Before you leave, be sure to get our itinerary for Acadia National Park, which has 26+ pages of information about how to best visit the park! We have detailed hiking information and map, 1 to 3 day itineraries for all types of travelers, what to pack and much more!
THE CLOSEST AIRPORTS TO ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
Hancock County – Bar Harbor Airport:
- Symbol: BHB
- Location: Trenton, ME
- Closest Park Entrance: Hulls Cove Entrance (8 miles)
- Operating Season: Year-round
- Notes: Bar Harbor airport is certainly the closest option. However, flights are only available from Boston, MA on a single engine propeller powered aircraft operated by Cape Air. There are several flights a day, but they are known for being turbulent. Rental car facilities at the airport are also limited. That being said, the flights are very reasonably priced and you’ll be sure to have some great scenery!
Bangor International Airport:
- Symbol: BGR
- Location: Bangor, ME
- Closest Park Entrance: Hulls Cove Entrance (48 miles)
- Operating Season: Year-round
Augusta State Airport:
- Symbol: AUG
- Location: Augusta, ME
- Closest Park Entrance: Hulls Cove Entrance (119 miles)
- Operating Season: Year-round
Portland International Jetport:
- Symbol: PWM
- Location: Portland, ME
- Closest Park Entrance: Hulls Cove Entrance (175 miles)
- Operating Season: Year-round
Fredricton International Airport:
- Symbol: YFC
- Location: Fredricton, NB (Canada)
- Closest Park Entrance: Hulls Cove Entrance (195 miles)
- Operating Season: Year-round
- Notes: If you are flying into Fredricton, just be advised that you will have to cross the border into the United States, so travel times may be a bit longer than you expect depending on wait times at the border.
Boston-Logan International Airport:
- Symbol: BOS
- Location: Boston, MA
- Closest Park Entrance: Hulls Cove Entrance (276 miles)
- Operating Season: Year-round
- Notes: By far, Boston has the most flights of any of the airports listed with the longest drive. However, this is the best option if you want to have a nice drive up the Maine Coast and perhaps visit some of the other sights that New England has to offer.
FURTHER INFORMATION ON ACADIA NATIONAL PARK FROM JUST GO TRAVEL STUDIOS
- Before your trip, get our itinerary for Acadia National Park. If you are planning a trip to Acadia National Park, this guide is a must-have.
- We have many other blogs on hikes in the park, including our blogs on Hiking the Beehive Trail, the Bubbles Trail, the breathtaking and daring Precipice Trail and the Ship Harbor Trail. We also have an overview of The Best Hikes in Acadia National Park and info about the hike around Jordan Pond.
- Make sure you read our detailed blog on how to be the first to see the sunrise, a Guide to Cadillac Mountain Sunrises.
- Finally, we have our definitive article on What to See and Do in Acadia National Park.
- After your trip, send us a photo so we can make a custom, vintage-style travel poster for you!
