There are several ways to get to Alaska, including flying, taking the ferry, or driving. Of these, by far the quickest and most popular is flying into Anchorage.
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Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Anchorage. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, easyJet, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. London and Anchorage have 401 direct flights per week.
The best time to visit Alaska is during the summer between May 10 and September 15. You'll experience temperatures in the 60's to low 70's, 16–24 hrs of daylight, leaves and flowers in bloom, rushing rivers, and the best wildlife viewing.
Travelers usually depart from Heathrow, Gatwick, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Anchorage. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, easyJet, American Airlines, Air France, and Icelandair. London and Anchorage have 354 direct flights per week.
However, if you prefer warmer weather adventures, then visiting Alaska in July will suit you best. It's the hottest month of the year, with a daily average temperature that sits around 67 °F (19.4 °C). June and August also boast summer weather, but the temperatures tend to fluctuate a bit more.
The total travel time on the ferry would be 60 hours.When you add the 1.5 hours to get to Bellingham and the check-in time (2 hours) and the final drive of 14 hours and one or two stops: You would reach Anchorage from Seattle in about 79 hours.