Getting to Big Sky
Big Sky is situated in beautiful southwestern Montana, just 47 miles (75km) and an easy one hour drive from nearest airport Bozeman Yellowstone (BZN). The closest major international airport Salt Lake City (SLC) is 375 miles (600km) from Big Sky.
Nearest Airports to Big Sky
Bozeman Yellowstone (BZN) – 47 miles / 1 hour
Salt Lake City International airport (SLC) – 375 miles / 6 hours
Bozeman Yellowstone regional airport is the arrival point for most visitors and just 47 miles (75 km) from the Big Sky village. This newly updated airport with impressive rock fireplaces and imposing Montana hunting lodge architecture is a fitting welcome in both summer and winter for visitors to nearby Yellowstone National Park. Skiers will appreciate reasonable rental car rates and the airport’s reputation for quick and superb baggage handling. There is no rail link to Big Sky.
Bozeman airport has a direct service from 15 domestic cities and several international U.S. airports including Denver, Los Angeles, Newark and Salt Lake City. The closest major international airport is Salt Lake City, approximately six hours (375 miles) by road.
Airport Transfers from Bozeman to Big Sky
Big Sky Shuttle
The Big Sky Shuttle luxury airport shuttle service operates Bozeman Yellowstone airport and Big Sky Ski Resort winter season only from mid-December to March 31. Coach service and luxury private rides available. Buses (up to 41 seats) arrive at the loading area outside the airport 15-30 minutes before scheduled departure and leave on time; they cannot wait for late arrivals. Private rides in luxury 4×4 vehicles for 5-8 guests with luggage. For more information and to book: Tel: +1-866-661-6836; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.bigskyshuttle.net
Driving from Bozeman airport to Big Sky
The drive from Bozeman to Big Sky is a scenic one via US Highway 191, which runs alongside the Gallatin River toward Yellowstone National Park. It’s not uncommon to spy longhorn sheep, moose or elk along the way. The drive is spectacular all year-round, but can be challenging in winter. Mercifully, there are no mountain passes between the airport and Big Sky, so if you land in Bozeman you should be able to make it to the resort .