Why go
- Capital city of Montana, United States.
- Served by Helena Regional Airport (HLN).
History
Helena is the capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Its population was 32,091 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth-most populous city in Montana, but the fifth-least populous state capital in the U.S. It is the principal city of the Helena, Montana metropolitan area, which includes all of Lewis and Clark, and Jefferson counties; the MSA's population was 83,058 at the 2020 census.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Great Falls*, Seattle*
- Delta Air Lines DL (Embraer 175, CRJ) · 2 routes: Minneapolis*, Salt Lake City*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: Denver*
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.
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 Helena Regional Airport (HLN); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HLN has direct flights to 5 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Denver, Great Falls, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Seattle).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Helena, Montana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.