We left so late from Ketchikan and then stayed on the tarmac forever! I almost missed my…read moreconnecting flight. It sucks that no other airline can give them competition. They give horrible service and you can't do anything about it!

Great flight as always! Alaska consistently provides a great experience, from friendly gate agents,…read moreon time departures, caring flight attendants and early arrivals (or maybe we've been really lucky). They go the extra mile!! I would recommend 100%.

Fantastic experience! The company communicated everything very clearly, the pickup was on time,…read moreeverything was very smooth. Amazing views, I wish I could do this more often.

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.

If you really want to get a sense how grand Alaska is, you need to see it by air. Now of course…read moreyou are just seeing just one small area of a state so large it is bigger than Texas, California, and Montana combined. But when you see tree covered mountains for as far as the eye can see, and huge lakes spilling into other lakes below, it's humbling. Ketchikan was our first stop on our cruise ship, and we booked Misty Fjords Air directly through the company rather than the cruise ship. The van picked us up from the cruise ship port area and took us a few minutes away to the runway. Being a seaplane, they pretty much share the same runway as your cruise ship. Taking off and landing on water was incredibly smooth, which makes me wonder why we ever use wheels on a plane at all. After taking in the breath taking views of lakes trapped between mountains, waterfalls, flying high and low between rocky mountains, our pilot landed on a lake in the middle of nowhere. Just a small floating wood pier to tie the plane up to, so we could get out for a few minutes and take in the serenity of nature. Taking off and landing is a big part of the fun, so it was nice to get to do it twice. While in the plane we could ask questions and our pilot was happy to answer as many as he could, along with his narration. For the most part people were just happy to take in the surroundings and it was nice that the pilot allowed us to just enjoy the moment with some background music piped in the headphones. This is a must do excursion if you are on an Alaska cruise, I know it's not cheap, but coming to Alaska without seeing it by air, is like visiting the Sistine Chapel and not looking up.

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

What a fantastic flight to the Misty Fjords! The team here was fantastic, very communicative,…read morefriendly and helpful. And the flight itself was just awesome. E highly recommend this company and world definitely fly with them again!

If you are going to do one thing in Ketchikan, go on a flight with Steve! It will be the highlight…read moreof your trip

Home of Alaska Air. This is where Alaska Air all started. A very small airport that serves the…read morecommunity. To get to the airport isn't easy but for $20, you can get sent directly to the door.

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.

Greatest vacation of my life! Do not waste anymore time book this place quick…read more Matt Pearson was our Captain, simply amazing. The guest staff is top notch, and the food is amazing! Bill Hartmann visited 7-6-19/7-9-19

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.

From start to finish this was an exceptional experience! We were picked up at the Ward Cove pier…read moreby a wonderful young lady, Brooklyn, who was very pleasant and a wonderful conversationalist who, being from the area all her life answered so many questions about the area. When we arrived to the fly shop we were given some basic information and then led to the plane with our pilot(Jim) and Brooklyn. Once in the plane we were given clear safety instructions by Jim and off we went. One of our group was a small plane pilot himself and even he stated that he was very impressed with Jim's piloting skills. The flight was smooth and the skies were clear which allowed us all to get beautiful views from all sides of the plane. The scenery was magnificent and the information given in a recorded message by our pilot Jim was very informative. We were able to land in the fiord and I can honestly say that the landing was perfection as you did not even know you touched the water before slowing down to drift! We were able to get out of the plane in water that was 600' deep and sit on the floats. The most peaceful place on earth and scenery that was indescribable. We got a photo op and more information about the history and area before getting back into the plane for the ride back to the dock. If you do anything in Alaska it has to be whale watching in Juneau and flying with Family Air in the Misty Fjords National Monument in Ketchikan. Thank you for such a memorable experience!

Family air is the best in the business! Easy to book, provides a shuttle from downtown, friendly…read morestaff, and very smooth flying. The whole package was incredible and would recommend to anyone visiting. Our pilot, Jim, made us very comfortable our first time flying in a small plane and showed us some incredible views. Will be back for one of their fly fishing charters next time.

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.