Northern Transport & Shuttle is available from Chippewa County Airport to/from St. Ignace ferry docks to Mackinac Island. Reservations are required by calling 906-430-5337.
Pellston Regional Airport provides non-stop flights to and from Detroit via Delta Airlines. The airport is located 12 miles south (about a 30-minute drive) of Mackinaw City. Air taxi service between the Pellston Regional Airport and Mackinac Island Airport is available 24 hours a day. For information, call Fresh Air Aviation at 906-285-6727.
Chippewa County International Airport provides daily non-stop round trips to and from Detroit Metro and Minneapolis-St. Paul and is located 42 miles north of Mackinaw City and approximately a 30-minute drive from the Ferry dock.
Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City Airport – TVC) provides non-stop round-trip flights to and from north Michigan and over 15 cities (including Chicago, Atlanta, New York, and Orlando). The airport is approximately a 2-hour drive from the Ferry dock and provides a beautiful view of Michigan scenery.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (Grand Rapids Airport – GRR) offers non-stop round-trip flights between Grand Rapids, Michigan and over 30 cities (including Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, and New York). The airport is approximately a four-hour drive from the Ferry dock.
Mackinac County Airport is located in St. Ignace and offers flights to Mackinac Island via Fresh Air Aviation. Guests who require air transportation from St. Ignace may contact Fresh Air Aviation 231-237-9482 ext. 2 or Great Lakes Air at 906-643-7165 directly for more information.
No matter what you plan to do on Mackinac Island, you will probably be walking and will want to bring comfortable shoes with you. Tip: On the island, flip flops on a rainy day are not ideal. There’s a reason all of our bikes have fenders!
Even in the middle of summer, the mornings and evenings on Mackinac Island can be cooler. Be sure to bring a jacket or some warmer layers. This is especially true in early spring and late fall. Tip: If you plan to be on the water during your stay, the temperature is typically 10 degrees cooler than on land.
Everyone’s idea of what is essential will be different, but make sure to bring your phone chargers with you. There are a few stores that sell chargers but some of the more unique chargers – we’re looking at you Samsung – are not available. The front desk has some chargers that can be borrowed, but they are limited to the basics.
There are no pharmacies on the island, so if you need a prescription, you will need to bring it with you, or you can make a trip to St. Ignace if an emergency arises.
If you forget something at home, be sure to check with our front desk before you go in search of necessities. We have a supply of basics like toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, and even nail files for you at no cost. We’re here to help you.
