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Colorado Springs Airport
The quickest way to your "Rocky Mountain High" is to fly. This is a quiet airport, with much less traffic than most big-city airports. It’s easy to get around the airport itself, and no problem at all to rent a car and drive into the city—you are literally minutes away from downtown. The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is also referred to as the City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. It's located on the southeast edge of town: 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway The Colorado Springs Airport supports these major airlines:
*** INSIDER TIP: If you can afford an extra $50-$75 for a ticket to the Colorado Springs airport (versus Denver), do it! Those big-city airports are so intense, you need the rest of the day just to unwind. *** The time and hassle you will save flying straight into the Springs will make for a much happier first and last day of vacation. We've always enjoyed how simple it is. However, if you don’t mind 2-3 hours of extra travel hassle for some savings on your hard-earned dollars, Denver International is also an option…
THE DENVER OPTIONThe Denver International Airport (DIA) is only one hour north of Colorado Springs, and does make for better choices when looking for airline tickets. Generally you’ll find more flights coming and going, and the rates are lower because of the higher traffic. However, know that DIA has earned these honors:
We’ve never had a problem with DIA, but it can be a little overwhelming getting around due to its size, and there are longer lines in security due to the high volume of traffic. Located in the extreme northeastern part of Denver, DIA is actually more like its own city. 8500 Peña Boulevard Getting to Colorado Springs is one hour’s drive south. You can either take the 470 tollway around Denver to I-25 for about $6, or drive through Denver taking Hwy 225 to I-25 for free. Denver is only congested when you would expect a big city to be: the morning and evening commute hours. If you want to avoid all traffic and just get on with your vacation, then we recommend taking the tollway. If you want to see the city of Denver, get some beautiful views of the mountains, and save a few dollars, you should be fine taking 225 to I-25. You can always take an Airport Shuttle or other Ground Transportation service from Denver to Colorado Springs. Depending on the service (and there are many to choose from)expect to pay $30-$60 one way.
Whatever you decide, we hope you have happy and safe travels! << From Colorado Springs Airport back home
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