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BLI Bellingham International Airport

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Bellingham International Airport (BLI) serves Bellingham. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABLI
ICAOKBLI
Non-stop9
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Los Angeles
Elevation52 m

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The airport in numbers

Bellingham International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Bellingham International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 633,386 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.2M in 2013.

Opened
1940
86 years ago
Passengers / year
633,386
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.2M
in 2013
Elevation
52 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Port of Bellingham
Passengers per year, 2008–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Bellingham International Airport to Bellingham

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone. Estimated fare to the centre: $126–$201.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~49 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~70 min$126–$201
Private transfer~70 minfixed upfront
Car rental~70 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BLI to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Seattle133 km139 min$251–$399
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Bellingham International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$126–$201 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bellingham ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Bellingham International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 9 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Allegiant Air · Alaska Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Bellingham International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Bellingham International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Bellingham shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Bellingham International Airport to the centre of Bellingham?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
How much is a taxi from Bellingham International Airport to Bellingham?
Roughly $126–$201 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Bellingham International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Bellingham International Airport to Bellingham?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Bellingham International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Bellingham International Airport?
About 9 destinations, including Las Vegas, Mesa, Oakland, Honolulu. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Bellingham International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Bellingham International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Bellingham International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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