What is the nearest airport to Nelson, BC?

The nearest airport to Nelson, BC is Castlegar (YCG) Airport which is 32.1 km away. Other nearby airports include Kelowna (YLW) (158.2 km).

How long does it take to get to Nelson from the Airport?

It takes 10h 28m to get from Nelson to Calgary (YYC) Airport.

How do I get to Nelson?

We recommend flying to Calgary (YYC) Airport, which is 295.5 km away from Nelson. The bus from Calgary (YYC) to Nelson takes 10h 28m.

Where can I stay near Nelson, BC?

There are 26+ hotels available in Nelson, BC.

How to get to Nelson, BC from 5 nearby airports

Airports near Nelson, BC

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Duration	44 min
Distance	296 km
Average price	$142
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

44 min

Distance

296 km

Average price

$142

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Nelson, BC

The nearest airport to Nelson, BC is Castlegar (YCG). However, there are better options for getting to Nelson, BC. You can take a bus from Calgary (YYC) to Nelson, BC via Claresholm - Shell Gas Station and Claresholm, AB in around 10h 28m.

Recommended airport

Calgary (YYC)
1. bus
2. bus
10h 28m

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Other nearby airports

Spokane (GEG)
1. bus
2. bus
3. bus
4. bus
14h 21m
Kelowna (YLW)
1. bus
6h 40m
$91–106
Kalispell (FCA)
1. taxi
2. car
3. bus
10h 57m
$272–358
Castlegar (YCG)
1. bus
Fastest
44 min
Cheapest
$3

Important airports for Nelson, BC

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Castlegar Airport
33.1 km

Frequently asked questions

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