Why go
- Consolidated city-borough in Alaska, US.
- Served by Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
History
Sitka is a unified city-borough in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of Alaska. It was under Russian rule from 1799 to 1867. The city is situated on the west side of Baranof Island and the south half of Chichagof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean. As of the 2020 census, Sitka had a population of 8,458, making it the fifth-most populated city in the state.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (734) · 2 routes: Juneau, Ketchikan
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737) · 1 route: Juneau*
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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SIT has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Juneau, Ketchikan). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Alaska Marine Highway Terminal - Sitka, 5.6 mi); routes include Alaska Marine Highway - Petersburg-Sitka, Petersburg - Sitka, Alaska Marine Highway - Sitka-Juneau.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sitka, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.