ASPEN-PITKIN COUNTY AIRPORT (ASE)
Traveling to Aspen is simple! Aspen-Pitkin County Airport is located just outside the city for easy air travel options. Aspen Airport offers daily flights from 4 major airlines to a large number of airports in the United States. Additionally, Aspen private jet charters are a popular option among the wealthy and business travelers in the area.
The convenience of flying right to your destination rather than hiking up the hill from Denver International Airport is unbeatable. You will get to enjoy your vacation that much faster! Plus, there are many local options for transportation to and from the Aspen Airport versus a 3+ hour drive from Denver.
OTHER AIRPORTS NEAR ASPEN
Additional airports in the area are also an option. Eagle-Vail Airport is a short drive East on I-70 and is a common option for travelers who enjoy scenic drives through the Rocky Mountains and the incredible Glenwood Canyon!
Grand Junction Regional Airport is West of Glenwood Springs, approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes from Aspen and another close by option when visiting Pitkin County.
DENVER AIRPORT (DEN)
When planning a vacation trip to Aspen, many people would like to avoid the expense of booking a direct flight into the Aspen airport (and many of the weather unknowns of flying into a mountain airport), and instead choose to fly into Denver International Airport because of the larger number of flight/connection options that a larger airport provides. Once in Denver, you can rent a car and make the 3-4 hour drive to Aspen, or you can try one of the ground transportation options below!
GROUND/ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION TO ASPEN
From shuttles, trains, and renting a car, there are lots of other options for travel to Aspen!