Kenai Peninsula Alaska, USA Travel Guide
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is Alaska's largest airport. It handles most commercial flights into the state.
Principal U.S..S. Airlines provide service to Anchorage. Most flights originate from major West Coast hubs like Seattle.
Summer (June-August) has the highest flight frequency and prices. Book 6-12 months out for better rates. Shoulder seasons (May, September) see reduced flights and lower prices. Winter (October-April) has the lowest frequency and most affordable prices.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) offers various services, including restaurants, shops, car rental agencies, and free Wi-Fi. Luggage storage options are available. Kenai (ENA) and Homer (HOM) airports have more fundamental facilities.
From ANC to Kenai Peninsula: Rental car (most popular), Park Connection Motorcoach and Alaska Bus Company (seasonal), Alaska Railroad (seasonal to Seward), air taxi/charters. From ENA/HOM to local towns: Cabs are available. Some accommodations offer hotel shuttles.
Many designated pull-offs exist for beautiful vistas. Use these. Do not stop in the middle of the road. Use caution when pulling back onto the highway.
Cell service can be spotty or non-existent in rural areas and along certain stretches of highway. Do not rely solely on your phone for navigation. Download offline maps.
Plan your fuel stops. There are long stretches on the Sterling Highway where services are limited. Keep your tank at least half full. Help can be hours away in remote areas. Be a defensive driver.
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) offers a a visually appealing way to travel through Alaska's coastal waters. Seward is a major turnaround port for many large cruise lines.
Public river transportation is limited. It is mainly used by fishing guides and private charters. Standard U.S. Customs and Border Protection procedures apply for international arrivals.
For domestic flights from ANC, arrive at least 2-3 hours before departure. For international flights, allow 3 or more hours. Online check-in is recommended. Security lines can be long during summer peak hours.
If you have since been fishing, allow ample time for fish processing, packaging, and shipping or checking your fish at the airport. Many fish processors give direct delivery to ANC cargo facilities.
ANC offers restaurants, shops, airline lounges. ENA/HOM have fundamental facilities. Seward/Whittier cruise terminals provide passenger check-in, luggage, and ground transport connections.
No specific exit fees or departure taxes are levied upon leaving the U.S. As a tourist. Airline tickets include various taxes and fees at the time of purchase.
ANC provides many services for travelers, while smaller airports have more basic amenities. Cruise terminals offer seamless transitions.
This image features a car driving on the Seward Highway with beautiful scenery, capturing the beauty of the journey.
The highway traces the Turnagain Arm, offering breathtaking views of ranges and water, often with beluga whales visible.
Southward, the highway cuts through thick forests and alongside towering peaks leading to Seward.
Allow ample time for fish processing, packaging, and shipping or checking your fish at the airport if you have been fishing. Many fish processors in Seward, Homer, and Soldotna offer services that include direct delivery to ANC cargo facilities for shipping, simplifying the process for you.
