Cherry Capital Airport is a convenient way to visit Traverse City. It’s the second most popular airport in Michigan and one of the fastest growing riderships in the country. There is a surprisingly good availability of regional flights, with regular direct flights to twenty airports nationally. As TVC is an active airport, it’s best to make reservations as soon as possible. Grab a window seat because flying into Traverse City is beautiful!

Otherwise, your best options are flying into Detroit for a 3.5 hour drive north, or into Chicago for a 5 hour drive. Grand Rapids (2 hours from Traverse City) and Flint airports are also options. We know it sounds like a long drive, but it’s honestly so pretty once you get ‘up north’ that we promise you’ll hardly mind.

There are five car rental companies affiliated with the Cherry Capital Airport…Hertz, Budget, National, Enterprise, and Avis. When booking, make sure you choose the company’s rental office located at the airport at 727 Fly Don’t Drive, Traverse City.