Best Airports Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Jennifer Melroy
Last Modified May 22, 2022
First Published on March 6, 2022

Post Summary: Airports Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg, TN is a popular mountain resort town. This small town is located in one of the valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains. While Gatlinburg doesn’t have a commercial airport. There are several airports near Gatlinburg, TN.

Gatlinburg is one of the gateway towns to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg is home to several attractions beyond the National Park. There are several airport options depending on your time and budget and what you are planning to do on your trip.

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Flying to the Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Map of Gatlinburg, Tennessee Airports

Closest Airport to Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Knoxville McGee Tyson Airport

McGee Tyson Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Alcoa, TN. Alcoa is a little south of Knoxville. Knoxville McGee Tyson Airport is the closest airport to Gatlinburg.

Knoxville McGee Tyson Airport’s code is TYS and the airport is located at 2055 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701.

The airport is served by all 3 major airlines: Delta, United, and American along with 2 smaller airlines: Allegiant and Frontier.

There are eight car rental options at McGee: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Dollar and Payless.

The drive time from McGee Tyson Airport to Gatlinburg is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Learn more about Knoxville McGee Tyson Airport.

Knoxville, Tennessee, USA downtown at World's Fair Park. - Closest Airport to the Gatlinburg — Ga

Airports Near the Gatlinburg

Asheville Regional Airport

Asheville Regional Airport is a small airport located in Ashville, North Carolina. Asheville Regional Airport is the closest airport in North Carolina to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Asheville Regional Airport’s code is AVL and the airport is located at 61 Terminal Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732.

The airport is served by all 3 major airlines: Delta, United, and American along with 3 smaller airlines: Allegiant, Sprint, and Elite (seasonal).

There are eight car rental options at Ashville: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.

The drive time from Asheville Regional Airport to Gatlinburg is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Learn more about Asheville Regional Airpor t.

Downtown Asheville, North Carolina at Grove Arcade

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Greer, South Carolina. Greer located near Greenville and Spartanburg.

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport’s code is GSP and the airport is located at 2000 GSP Drive, Greer, SC 29651.

The airport is served by all 3 major airlines: Delta, United, and American along with 3 smaller airlines: Allegiant, Frontier, and Southwest.

There are six car rental options at Greenville-Spartanburg: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National.

The drive time from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Gatlinburg is 2 hours and 37 minutes

Learn more about Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.

Greenville, South Carolina town cityscape

Major Airports within driving distance of Gatlinburg

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a large airport located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This airport is American Airlines’ second-largest hub.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s code is CLT and the airport is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208.

The airport is served by all 3 major domestic airlines: American, Delta, and United. Along with international airlines of Air Canada and Lufthansa and four smaller airlines: Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Sprint, and the small regional airlines of Contour, Ultimate Air, and Volaris.

There are eight car rental options at Greenville-Spartanburg: Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.

The drive time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gatlinburg is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Learn more about Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Nashville International Airport

Nashville International Airport is a large airport located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nashville International Airport’s code is BNA and the airport is located at 1 Terminal Dr, Nashville, TN 37214.

The airport is served by all 3 major domestic airlines: American, Delta, and United. Along with international airlines of Air Canada, British, WestJet and six smaller airlines: Alaska, Allegiant, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, and the small regional airlines of Cape Air, Contour, Southern Airways, Sun Country, Ultimate Air.

There are eight car rental options at Greenville-Spartanburg: Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.

The drive time from Nashville International Airport to Gatlinburg is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Learn more about Nashville International Airport.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a large airport located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This airport is Delta’s primary hub and a focus city for Frontier and Southwest.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s code is ATL and the airport is located at 6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30320.

The airport is served by all 3 major domestic airlines: American, Delta, and United. Along with international airlines of Air Canada, British, WestJet, and six smaller airlines: Alaska, Allegiant, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, and the small regional airlines of Cape Air, Contour, Southern Airways, Sun Country, Ultimate Air.

There are eight car rental options at Greenville-Spartanburg: Advantage, Airport Rent a Car, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, EZ Rent a Car, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, and Thrifty.

The drive time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gatlinburg is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Learn more about Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Frequently Asked Questions about Galtinburg Airports

What is the closest major airport to Gatlinburg TN?

McGhee-Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, Tennessee is the closest major airport to Gatlinburg, TN. It is about 40 miles from Gatlinburg.

What Southwest airport is closest to Gatlinburg? Does Southwest fly into Gatlinburg TN?

Gatlinburg does not have an airport. Southwest flying into the following nearby airports

Greenville-Spartanburg, SC – 2.75 hours
Charlotte, NC – 3.75 hours
Atlanta, GA – 3.75 hours
Nashville, TN – 3.75 hours (in a different time zone).

Is Gatlinburg close to Memphis or Nashville?

Nashville is a 222-mile drive from Gatlinburg. Memphis is a 433-mile drive. The easiest way to reach Gatlinburg from either city is to drive on 1-40.

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Jennifer Melroy

Jennifer is a long time national park blogger and the founder of National Park Obsessed. She is a dedicated National Park lover who is working on visiting all 63 US National Parks. She has currently been to 58 of the National Parks. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge of the Parks with others and helping them learn to love the parks as much as she does.

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