Telluride

Telluride is located in San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado between Montrose and Durango, and driving to Telluride will take you through some of the most scenic spots in the country. From the red rocks of Arizona and Utah to the jagged peaks of southwestern Colorado, a road trip to Telluride is one of the prettiest in the country.

If you want to fly to Telluride, you have several options, with three regional airports within a 2 ½ hour driving distance providing numerous flight options. Choose to fly into either the Montrose/Telluride Airport (MTJ), Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), or the Durango-La Plata Airport (DRO) for convenient flights that fit your schedule.

The Montrose-Telluride Airport is located approximately 65 miles from Telluride, offering year-round direct flights from Denver International Airport (DEN). During the winter months, the Montrose-Telluride airport offers expanded service, featuring 14 direct flights from 11 major hubs. During the summer season, you can fly direct to Montrose/Telluride from Denver International Airport (DEN), Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Flying into Montrose-Telluride (MTJ)

Approximately 65 miles, 75 minutes | Google Maps Driving Directions

No matter the season, the short drive between Montrose and Telluride is a visually-stunning, 75-minute drive including a stretch along the San Juan National Scenic Byway. Numerous ground transportation options are available from the airport.

Flying into Telluride Airport (TEX)

Approximately 6 miles, 15 minutes | Google Maps Driving Directions

Denver Air Connection offers year-round flights into Telluride (TEX), located just 15 minutes from Telluride Ski Resort. Easily search for flights to TEX on United.com. Note: Telluride Regional Airport is open to general aviation and private aircraft. Visit www.tellurideairport.com for more information.

Flying into Grand Junction (GJT)

Approximately 130 miles, 2.5 hours | Google Maps Driving Directions

The Grand Junction Regional Airport offers nonstop flights (year-round) from six cities and hundreds of connecting destinations. Nonstop flights are available from Denver (DEN), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), Salt Lake City (SLC), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX) and Houston (IAH).

Flying into Durango-La Plata (DRO)

Approximately 125 miles, 2.5 hours | Google Maps Driving Directions

The Durango-La Plata Regional Airport is a full-service regional airport with over a dozen daily nonstop flights from Denver (DEN), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), as well as convenient connecting flights from over 300 cities.

Driving Directions

Telluride is located in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado between Montrose and Durango along a visually-stunning stretch of the San Juan National Scenic Byway. From the red rocks of Arizona and Utah to the jagged peaks of southwestern Colorado, the drive to Telluride is one of the prettiest in the country.  Whatever the season, the short drive between Montrose and Telluride is a visually-stunning, 75-minute drive including a stretch along the San Juan National Scenic Byway. Numerous ground transportation options are available from the airport.

Directions to Mountain Village

• From Montrose-Telluride Regional Airport (MTJ) Approximately 65.5 miles, 1 hour 30 minutes | Google Maps Driving Directions
• From Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) Approximately 133 miles, 2 hours 45 minutes | Google Maps Driving Directions
• From Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) Approximately 125 miles, 2 hours 30 minutes | Google Maps Driving Directions

Directions to the town of Telluride

• From Montrose-Telluride Regional Airport (MTJ) Approximately 65.5 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes | Google Maps Driving Directions
• From Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) Approximately 133 miles, 2 hours 35 minutes | Google Maps Driving Directions
• From Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) Approximately 125 miles, 2 hours 25 minutes | Google Maps Driving Directions

 

 

 

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