It was my third time to Alaska and Island Air Express greeted me with such warmness, I wanted to…read moremove to Alaska!!! From the first greet to getting on the plane to Klawock, every person I met helped me every step of the way! And the pilot was not just amazing, but funny too! Thank you Madison and Zack for being so welcoming, flexible, and sweet!!!

INCREDIBLE Service! I have flown with Island Air Express six times between Klawock and Ketchikan AK…read moreand been blown away with my experience. The pilots are incredible and the staff are great. I needed to make a last minute adjustment to today's flight to Klawock and the whole team accommodated me and my travel team. Special shout out to Madison and Zach for their help getting me to my destination on time. Looking forward to flying with Island Air Express again in the Fall!

They charged my card significantly more than advertised. Make sure you check what they billed you…read moreso you don't get ripped off. The flight was great but the unexpected increase in price left a bad taste in my mouth.

We did the Misty Fjords flight and it was incredible Our…read morepilot, Asa, was great and narrated our flight while keeping our little plane steady. The whole staff was very friendly. Our flight was beautiful and I felt safe the whole time. The main building was clean with nice restrooms and a gift shop area. I highly recommend Taquan Air for a beautiful and safe flight.

We've been flying with Misty Fjords Air for over 10 years, and they never disappoint. Each…read moreexperience has been nothing short of spectacular, offering access to some of the most breathtaking and remote vantage points around Ketchikan. On our most recent flight, the pilot was absolutely phenomenal and professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the region. This is one of the best ways to take in the natural beauty of Alaska, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Ketchikan. Truly unforgettable

A trip to another world! Misty fjords is one of the coolest places I've ever seen, and the view…read morefrom the sky is amazing. My pilot was friendly and answered questions and really loved the land

Amazing experience. The staff was awesome, the service was superb and the flight was breathtaking…read more Definitely the highlight of our trip to Alaska!

Our trip was excellent. Eric our pilot was very smooth on takeoffs and landings. he also was very…read moreknowledgeable and informative on things we were seeing. Kim our guide was also very knowledgeable and pointed out various types of fauna and flora along our hike. We were very lucky at the overview and saw 7 bears, including a mother and her cub. Everything was on time and professional. We would highly recommend!

Most tourists visit Ketchikan through cruise ships. It's one of the major destination cities along…read morethe Inside Passage section of Alaska. But for those like myself who travel alone, the only alternative option for visiting Ketchikan is flying. Taking a plane is intriguing because...KTN is a quiet, regional airport with not many passengers coming and going. I appreciate these types of places because you feel transported to a far away destination. And interestingly...once arriving here at KTN, to exit the airport and get to downtown Ketchikan, you must pay for a quick ferry boat ride. That includes taking a rental car with you. It may sound tedious and overwhelming, but it's not. The process is simple and in my opinion, adds to the exciting fabric of being here in Alaska, especially for those of us who live in the Lower 48 states. Before getting into the ferry situation, here are some facts about KTN - Ketchikan Airport... - Alaska Airlines is the primary carrier transporting passengers to and from KTN. They operate multiple flights a day out of SEA - Seattle. I flew Alaska Airlines on my return trip back to SEA. Flight time was about 1 hour and 40 minutes. - I actually flew on Delta from SEA to KTN. Delta operates an Embraer 175 aircraft which is the ideal plane for traveling short haul distances. It's 2x2 seating and avoids that dreaded middle person seat. This way every passenger is content, whereas Alaska Airlines has their usual Boeing 737's with 3x3 seating. But, pricing for both Delta and Alaska were relatively similar at the time of booking. I paid around $140 (each way), so $280 is not bad in this day and age for flying. - I rented a car with Budget through Expedia. Rental cars are located on the 1st floor main level of KTN. For 3 full days, I paid $330 for a midsize car which was expensive from my pov. But, with KTN being so small of an airport, rental car options were limited. - Once exiting the terminal and grabbing the rental car, you have no alternative but to hop on the ferry, whether it's just you as the pedestrian or with your car. - I purchased ferry tickets with my rental agency, Budget. It was $7 each way for myself including the car. - Now, the ferry departs the airport side going to downtown Ketchikan every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour. The ferry returns back towards KTN Airport at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. Basically, there's plenty of opportunities to catch whatever ferry is in progress whether you're coming or going from KTN. - The actual ferry trip is 10 - 15 minutes in total. I was able to exit my rental car and stand at the edge of the boat's platform for scenic views and picture taking. Most passengers hung outside as well to breathe in the fresh air. Thinking of some last extras about KTN Airport... - I didn't purchase souvenirs inside at the gift shop. Downtown Ketchikan has all sorts of stores for buying keepsakes. No need to get anything at the airport. - When I arrived at KTN with Delta, they didn't use a jet bridge so having the chance to walk on the tarmac beside these jumbo jets was thrilling. Though...when flying back to SEA with Alaska Airlines, they used a jet bridge which slightly dampened the experience. Overall, I'd suggest flying Delta if their departure times fit well for you. But...I believe Delta only offers 1 or 2 flights a day to KTN. - Finally, I've actually seen a YouTuber post a very entertaining Vlog about flying along the "Alaska Milk Run". According to news.alaskaair.com, The Milk Run refers to "the daily circuit of Alaska Airlines flights that hop between towns in Southeast Alaska, serving as a lifeline for the communities that aren't always connected by roads to the outside world". Those towns are...Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Sitka and Juneau to name some of the popular stops. If you're an aviation enthusiast, this may be an adventure that interests you. - Also, flying into and out of KTN is a sightseeing trip in itself showcasing the colorful Tongass Narrows mountain range during summers. But beware, Ketchikan is known as one of the rainiest places on earth among a rain forest climate, so you may be flying through clouds. I think I'll stop here. Thanks for taking a moment to read this. Hope there's useful details about what to expect flying to KTN Airport.

Having spent several hours at this airport, I can say it wasn't too bad. Yes, it is tiny (only a…read morefew gates), but the taxidermy was quite impressive and the gift shop had lots of stuff. The nearby bar/restaurant kept quite busy, though I didn't dine. I heard it was pretty great. The only thing that was annoying was that you have no choice but to take the 5 min ferry to get to town and when you get on the other side, there's no taxi stand. You just have to know to call one to come get you and since cell coverage is spotty, that's a challenge too. Welcome to the Salmon capital of the world!

What an amazing resort Waterfall is. This isn't our first time but this time we brought our son and…read moregrandson and niece. We lucked out and got Will as our guide and it's worth the long trip to Alaska just to get to fish with Will. The breakfast buffet is excellent and the dinners are also exceptional. Everyone here is accommodating and friendly and the service is great. The scenery is breathtaking and we loved seeing the bears. Can't wait to come back next year. Thanks for a wonderful time.

Had a great time with captain Rick in the 27 boat. The first day we caught a few fish.Not bad for a…read morehalf day. The next day started slow. We moved and got our limit of coho as well as a few pinks. My brother got the biggest coho of the day, week, and month. It was his birthday. Day three we got halibut, a ling cod and a limit of yellow eye. Then we went and got more coho. Day 4 wegot half our limit of coho and then had to go back to the dock. Had a fantastic time and will be back next year. Accommodations were great also. Get ready captain Ricky.

10 star experience. We were in town for work and got very lucky to be able to book a last minute…read moreAnan Creek Bear viewing tour. The owner and pilot Jim is super knowledgeable about the local tour and made a great experience even better. The other companies will drop you off to hike up, Jim goes with you on the hike and you can tell he genuinely loves what he does. The bear tour was amazing. Saw bald eagles, a ton of black bears, a brown bear, a whole ton of cubs. I wasn't sure what to expect but the trip exceeded my expectations in every way. I'm looking forward to returning to Ketchikan and doing more flying with Jim and Family Air Tours

Amazing! Highlight of our trip! So organized, efficient and professional. Jim - owner and pilot -…read morewas exceptional. Do not hesitate to book. Pick up at Ward Cove which is a great perk (to avoid the shuttle nightmare). Another bonus is landing and getting out of plane in the Mistys. So amazing!

Clean car. Very fair prices. Friendly employees. Shuttle pickup from your cruise ship…read more What more could you want? We were able to drive ourselves to find bears, waterfalls, stores and restaurants. Cost of the car was the same as the what the cost of a tour excursion is per person. But being there were four of us, the price was one fourth the cost of an excursion. Very smooth and easy pickup and drop off. Highly recommend!! (Special shoutout to Raymond. Super friendly guy and made ya feel like you were getting picked up by family instead of a shuttle)

Called for info on a rental, the guy who answered the phone (5-17-25 at noon) acted like I was…read moreinterrupting his soaps. Did not want to be bothered. When I asked if he could pick us up at the port you would think I was asking for a kidney. Didn't feel like begging him to do his job so we just got back on the ship. Put a bad taste in my mouth for the whole city. We will keep our tourist dollars and spend them at a nice port.