When you start planning your trip to Acadia, unless you live nearby or visit on a road trip, you’ll want to what airport is near Acadia National Park, Maine.
This guide is only about the airport nearest Acadia National Park. The airport is small and may not be your best option.
‼️ For more detailed information about other nearby airports, which may be better suited for your trip depending on where you’re coming from and where else you are going on your trip, read my Guide to all the Airports Near Acadia National Park. ‼️
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What Is The Airport Nearest Acadia National Park?
Hancock County – Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)
What is the closest airport to Acadia National Park? Hancock County – Bar Harbor Airport is the airport closest to Acadia National Park.
Halfway between Ellsworth and Bar Harbor, it’s just 12 miles to Acadia National Park. It’s a small airport, but is open year-round, with flights from Boston on Cape Air. They even have a ramp for sea planes!
Location: Trenton, ME just across the Mount Desert Narrows, which separates Mount Desert Island from the mainland.
Distance to Acadia National Park: 12 miles
Travel time to Acadia National Park: 20 minutes to Cadillac Mountain Entrance / Bar Harbor
What airlines fly out of Hancock County – Bar Harbor Airport?
✈️ Cape Air (partnering with Jet Blue): Boston year-round
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Rental car options
🚘 Onsite: Hertz (year-round); Enterprise (seasonal).
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Getting from Bar Harbor to Acadia National Park
🚖 Taxis service, shuttles, limo service, free Island Explorer buses (seasonal)
Pros
- It’s the closest airport to Bar Harbor, Maine and Acadia National Park
Cons
- Very limited range of flights.
Choosing the best airport for your trip and booking flights is a very important step in planning your trip to Acadia, and I hope this guide is helping.
However, as I’m sure you’re very aware, this is just one thing of many to decide and do. The thing that most people ask me about is how to put it all together into an itinerary that actually makes sense. They decide which airport to fly into, but still worry about how to minimize the crowds, what to do – and when – and how to coordinate it all.
To help take away the overwhelm of planning a trip to Acadia, I’ve created several super detailed itineraries.
Without them, people often feel stressed about planning their trip. With them, they have the confidence of getting all the info they need in one spot. Plus, there’s flexibility built in, so they can easily adapt them to their own interests and activity levels.
There are 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-day options: all with detailed hour-by-hour schedules, including alternatives for different activity and fitness levels, plus trail maps and descriptions, driving instructions, important information, essential tips, and everything else you need to make the most of your time in Acadia National Park.
Acadia National Park Airports Map
Travel Insurance for Acadia National Park
A final thought. When you’re flying to Acadia National Park, consider getting travel insurance too. Make sure it includes trip cancellation, in case you need to cancel your flight before your travel, so that you can get a refund.
A great insurance option is Travelex. It has coverage for all you’ll need. You can choose the best travel insurance plan for your trip here or get a quote right now:
Have a great trip to Acadia! I hope this guide has helped you decide what is the best airport for Acadia National Park.
Additional Planning Resources for Acadia National Park
⭐ How to Plan A Trip To Acadia National Park
⭐ The Best Things to Do in Acadia National Park
⭐ 10 Best Hikes in Acadia National Park
⭐ Guide to the Acadia Cadillac Mountain Reservation System
⭐ Planning a Trip to Acadia National Park: 7 Mistakes to Avoid
⭐ Tips For Visiting Acadia National Park
⭐ How Many Days in Acadia National Park?
⭐ The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse: Complete Guide
⭐ The Best Time to Visit Acadia National Park
⭐ Visiting Acadia National Park: What To Expect Throughout the Year
⭐ How to Get To Acadia National Park
⭐ The Best Airports Near Acadia National Park
⭐ 12 Fun Facts About Acadia National Park
⭐ Best Books About Acadia National Park
⭐ Comprehensive Guide to Acadia National Park Camping
⭐ The Best Airbnb Acadia National Park
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About the Author
James Ian is a national park, camping and hiking expert.
He has dedicated his life to travel, visiting more than 80 countries, all 7 continents and most of the national parks in the United States. With over 35 years experience in the travel industry, James has worked on cruise ships, at resorts and hotels, and as a travel planner who’s helped hundreds of people plan successful trips to US national parks.
Based on his experience visiting our national parks multiple times, in-depth research and expertise as a travel planner, James has published detailed itineraries for many of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well as in-depth park guides, and other resources will help you have your own incredible trip to US national parks without stress and hassle.
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