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
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Pros
- It’s the closest airport to Bar Harbor, Maine and Acadia National Park
Cons
- Very limited range of flights.
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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.
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Have a great trip to Acadia! I hope this guide has helped you decide what is the best airport for Acadia National Park.
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