Airports

• Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)

  Distance: The New Bern airport is approximately 45 minutes from Emerald Isle.
  Directions: Follow Hwy 70 East to Hwy 24 West. Turn left onto Hwy. 58 South.
  Address: 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern, NC

• Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)

  Distance: The Ellis Airport in Richland is approximately 45 minutes from Emerald Isle.
  Directions: Follow Hwy 24 East to Hwy 58 South and turn right.
  Address: 264 Albert J. Ellis Rd, Richlands, NC

• Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

  Distance: The Wilmington Airport is approximately 1.5 hours from Emerald Isle.
  Directions: Follow Hwy 17 North to Hwy 24 East. Turn right onto Hwy. 58 South.
  Address: 1740 Airport Blvd, Wilmington, NC

• Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU)

  Distance: The Raleigh Durham Airport is approximately 3 hours from Emerald Isle.
  Directions: Follow I-140 East to Exit 373 (Magnolia). Follow Hwy 24 East to Hwy 58 South and turn right.
  Address: 2600 W. Terminal Blvd, Morrisville, NC

• Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)

  Distance: The Myrtle Beach airport is approximately 3 hours from Emerald Isle.
  Directions: Follow Hwy 17 North to I-140 East bypass. Follow around Wilmington to return to Hwy 17 North. Follow to Hwy 24 East. Turn right onto Hwy 58 South.
  Address: 1100 Jetport Road, Myrtle Beach, SC

Traveling from the Airport to Emerald Isle

• Car Rental: This is the most convenient option, especially if you’re flying into EWN or OAJ. All the mentioned airports have car rental services.
• Shuttle Services: Some shuttle companies offer services from the airports to Emerald Isle, but availability and convenience may vary.
• Ride-Sharing: Services like Uber and Lyft are available, but their cost may be higher due to the distance.

General Tips:

• Flight Availability: Check flight schedules early, especially for the smaller regional airports (EWN and OAJ), as they have fewer flights and can book up quickly.
• Peak Season: If traveling during summer, book flights and accommodations well in advance.
• Alternative Routes: If direct flights to EWN or OAJ are limited, consider flying into RDU and renting a car for the drive to Emerald Isle. The drive is longer but offers more flight options and flexibility.