By air
Fly from Anchorage
Most visitors fly from Anchorage to Kodiak. The nonstop flight is typically about one hour, although weather can affect schedules.
Check Alaska Airlines flights ↗Plan your visit
Kodiak is worth more than a quick stop.
Learn how to reach the island, where to stay and how to leave enough room in your plans for weather—and a little exploring.
Welcome to Kodiak
A remarkable island in the Gulf of Alaska.
Kodiak Island is the second-largest island in the United States. Kodiak City is the community most visitors use as their base and the starting point for all Kingfisher tours.
The island is large, the weather can change quickly, and many of its most memorable places lie beyond the road system. Give Kodiak enough time to be part of your trip—not simply the connection between two reservations.
Getting here
Plan the trip to the island first.
Kodiak is reached primarily by air or aboard the Alaska Marine Highway. Build some flexibility around whichever route you choose.
By sea
Take the ferry from Homer
The Alaska Marine Highway connects Homer and Kodiak. The crossing is about nine to ten hours, but sailings are limited and schedules change by season. Check the current timetable before building the rest of your trip.
Alaska Marine Highway ↗By cruise ship
Check your time in port
Cruise ships visit Kodiak occasionally, but port calls do not always leave enough time for a weather-dependent floatplane tour. Confirm your arrival and all-aboard times, then contact us before making plans.
Ask about your port day →Getting around
Renting a car is the easiest option.
A rental vehicle gives you the flexibility to reach your lodging, meet Kingfisher at 1829 Mill Bay Road and explore Kodiak’s road system on open days. Availability can be limited during the summer, so reserving early is worthwhile. Some visitors also rent a U-Haul pickup when regular rental cars are unavailable.
AvisAirport rental cars ↗
Kodiak Car RentalsLocal rental company ↗
TuroPeer-to-peer rentals ↗
U-HaulPickup and moving-truck availability ↗
Hotel transportation
Ask about a courtesy shuttle.
Before arranging a separate ride, ask your hotel whether it offers airport courtesy transportation and whether it must be reserved in advance. Service and hours can change.
Taxi service
Local cabs are available for hire.
Call ahead when possible—especially for early flights, late arrivals or larger groups.
Where to stay
Keep Kodiak City within easy reach.
Staying in or near town makes it easier to adjust a flight departure if weather or operating conditions change. Book lodging independently and consider nights on both sides of any remote trip.
Downtown & harborBest Western Kodiak InnVisit hotel ↗
DowntownKodiak Compass SuitesVisit hotel ↗
DowntownShelikof LodgeVisit lodge ↗
At the airportQuality Inn KodiakFormerly Comfort Inn; about seven miles from downtownVisit hotel ↗
Vacation rentals
Looking for a house, apartment or B&B?
Kodiak also has a range of vacation homes, bed and breakfasts and short-term rentals. Use Discover Kodiak’s lodging directory to compare current options and locations.
Explore Discover Kodiak ↗Explore
Leave time for the island.
Use flexible days for a coastal walk, museum or cultural stop, fishing, a marine outing or a drive along the road system. Kodiak also rewards visitors who leave space simply to watch the weather and wildlife change.
Browse Discover Kodiak’s current activities and events ↗, or choose a Kingfisher scenic flight → to see the island from above.
A simple way to plan
Save the full tour day.
Bear viewing times and destinations depend on tides, wildlife and weather. Leave the entire day open for your flight and, when possible, spend multiple days in Kodiak in case a flight needs to move.
Read the planning FAQ →Before your flightStay in Kodiak City and confirm your own ride to Kingfisher.
Tour dayKeep the schedule flexible and come prepared for changing conditions.
Extra timeExplore Kodiak or leave a weather day for rescheduling.
See Kodiak with us
