By local contributor
JoAnne Zeterberg
There’s no doubt about it – travel can be a hassle these days. But we’re happy to tell you that getting to and from ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ has never been easier! With three airports serving the area, leisure travelers and meeting goers can anticipate a smooth landing in greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ. And once you’re on the ground, the options for getting around town range from rental cars, luxury limousines and executive coaches to souped-up golf carts and more.
Named “America’s Friendliest Airport” by passenger vote, is the main facility serving the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ area and is located an easy 15-minute drive from Old Town. Sky Harbor welcomes more than 120,000 domestic and international passengers each day, processes more than 1,200 arriving and departing flights daily, and offers nonstop service to more than 146 destinations worldwide.
Conveniently located nine miles north of Old Town, is the ideal choice for corporate jet travel. This premier airport is one of the nation’s busiest single-runway facilities, recording more than 195,000 takeoffs and landings each year. International clients who have made an appointment can further streamline the process by having U.S. Customs greet them on the tarmac upon arrival.
And for those who prefer to fly Allegiant airlines, is located approximately 40 minutes from ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and offers service to more than 35 cities in the continental U.S.
Getting around ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is easy with a wide variety of traditional and out-of-the-box options. For leisure visitors, the usual rental cars, airport shuttles and taxis are solid options, but why not shake things up with something a little more unexpected?