Why go
- City in Washington, United States.
- Served by Bellingham International Airport (BLI).
History
Bellingham is a city in and the county seat of Whatcom County in the U.S. state of Washington. It lies 21 miles (34 km) south of the Canada–United States border, between Vancouver, British Columbia, 52 miles (84 km) to the northwest and Seattle 90 miles (140 km) to the south.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, 757) · 6 routes: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mesa, Oakland, Palm Springs, San Diego
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800, Dash 8-400) · 4 routes: Honolulu, Las Vegas, Portland*, Seattle*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Kenmore Air M5 (CNC) · 1 route: Friday Harbor
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bellingham International Airport (BLI); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BLI has direct flights to 9 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Las Vegas, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Mesa, Oakland…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Bellingham, 2.7 mi); routes include Alaska Marine Highway - Bellingham ↔ Ketchikan, Bellingham - Ketchikan.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bellingham, WA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.