Access by air: Multiple domestic flights arrive in Fairbanks daily. Alaska Airlines is the carrier with the most frequent flights to Fairbanks. Northwest Airlines provides flights to Fairbanks on a seasonal basis, beginning in the late spring and completing their runs in the autumn.

Fairbanks’ close proximity to Europe makes the once-weekly eight-hour flight in the summer months from Frankfurt, Germany on Thomas Cook/Condor Airlines a pleasure. Locals take advantage of this close relationship and fill the seats going the opposite direction.

Fairbanks is also served by a dedicated group of smaller commuter airlines, many of which fly to remote communities that cannot otherwise be reached by road. This robust service makes Fairbanks the ideal spot from which to explore rural Alaska.

Access by rail: If you are looking for a more scenic, leisurely experience, consider taking the Alaska Railroad to Fairbanks. As the northern terminus of the Alaska Railroad, Fairbanks enjoys daily service to and from southern stops such as Denali National Park, Anchorage and the other communities along the way.

Access by car/camper/RV: Vehicle transport is still a popular way to arrive in Fairbanks. The Richardson Highway connects Fairbanks to other Alaskan destinations such as Delta Junction (2 hrs.), Tok (4 hrs.) and Valdez (8 hrs.). Fairbanks is connected to Denali National Park (2 hrs.) and Anchorage (7 hrs.) via the Parks Highway.

If you’re coming south from northern communities, you’ll no doubt want to visit Fairbanks by way of the Steese and Elliot Highways. Road conditions are generally good in the spring, summer and autumn. Winter travelers will want to use more caution and consult the Alaska State Department of Transportation for updates on road conditions during the winter months.