Why go
- Home Rule Borough in Alaska, United States.
- Served by Skagway Airport (SGY).
History
Haines is a census-designated place located in Haines Borough, Alaska, United States. It is in the northern part of the Alaska Panhandle and near Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. As of the 2020 census, the population of the Haines CDP was 1,657, down from 1,713 in 2010; it has 79.6% of Haines Borough's total population.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Alaska Seaplane Service J5 (CNA, CNC) · 2 routes: Juneau, Skagway
- SeaPort Airlines K5 (CNC, CN1) · 2 routes: Juneau, Skagway
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- SeaPort Airlines K5 (CNC, CN1) · 2 routes: Hoonah, Juneau
- Alaska Seaplane Service J5 (PA1) · 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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- SeaPort Airlines K5 (CNC, CN1) · 2 routes: Haines, Juneau
- Alaska Seaplane Service J5 (CNC, CNA) · 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 Skagway Airport (SGY); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SGY has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Juneau, Haines). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Port Chilkoot Dock (Haines), 11 mi); routes include Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Haines, Juneau - Haines, Alaska Marine Highway - Juneau-Yakutat.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Haines, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.