Colorado Springs Airport
The quickest way to your "Rocky Mountain High" is to fly. And your best bet is the Colorado Springs Airport (COS).  Rental cars, hotel and courtesy vans, and cabs are all a few steps away. Our favorite part of this airport is the incredible view of Pikes Peak and the Front Range when you step outside. Breathtaking. You have arrived!  (image from springsgov.com) The Colorado Springs Airport supports these major airlines:
We recommend trying the locally owned Pikes Perk for a coffee pick-me-up or post-flight snack. If you have the time, stop by the Visitor Information Center for some personal assistance and/or ideas for your vacation. They'll have plenty of pamphlets and information on local attractions. They're located right next to the baggage claim area. Also referred to as the City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, COS is located on the southeast edge of town: Colorado Springs Airport *** 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. A lot of flights to Colorado Springs will stop first at Denver, but it's only a 20-minute flight south allowing you to skip the drive down 75 miles of I-25. However, if you don’t mind 2-3 hours of extra travel hassle for some savings on your hard-earned dollars, arriving into Denver International is also an option…
THE DENVER OPTIONThe Denver International Airport (DIA) is just over 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 and new TSA rules. Located in the extreme northeastern part of Denver, DIA is actually more like its own city. It even has its own zip code. 8500 Peña Boulevard Getting to Colorado Springs is a seventy-five minute drive south. You can either take the 470 tollway around Denver to I-25 for about $7, 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.
Another option not often discussed is a Jet Charter. Hiring your own private plane isn't cheap, but you get what you pay for. No lines, no hassles, no missed flights. And you can sit wherever you want, in total comfort. Read more about air charter travel from a guest blogger representing jetcharters.com. Whatever you decide, we hope you have happy and safe travels! << From Colorado Springs Airport back HOME << Colorado Jet Charters << Colorado Springs Car Rentals << Denver Airport Conspiracy |
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