What is the nearest airport to Nelson?

The nearest airport to Nelson is Castlegar (YCG) Airport which is 33.1 km away. Other nearby airports include Kelowna (YLW) (158.7 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?

There are 28+ hotels available in Nelson.

How to get to Nelson from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	38 min
Distance	296 km
Average price	$142
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

38 min

Distance

296 km

Average price

$142

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Nelson

The nearest airport to Nelson is Castlegar (YCG). However, there are better options for getting to Nelson. You can take a bus from Calgary (YYC) to Nelson 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
38 min
Cheapest
$3

Important airports for Nelson

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Castlegar Airport
33.1 km

Frequently asked questions

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