How to Get to the Outer Banks
Navigate the Outer Banks
Some drive. Some fly. Either way, getting to and around the Outer Banks is easy. Once you're on the islands, a couple of roads traverse north to south making it almost impossible to lose your way. As for flights, the Outer Banks is easily accessible from Norfolk International Airport (82 miles north), Raleigh Durham International Airport (192 miles west), or Coastal Carolina Airport (138 miles southwest). Expect a scenic drive-in and one filled with anticipation. If you're feeling especially adventurous, approach the islands from the south and travel in on one of the car ferries. The travel time is a bit longer, but sure to make a memory.
Please be advised of an upcoming I-64 Widening Project on the Peninsula in Virginia. There are no planned daytime lane closures; however, nighttime lane closures are in effect Sunday through Thursday beginning as early as 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning. As you may know, this corridor of I-64 can become quite congested during the summer months, and visitors may want to use our free traffic information tools (VA511 website/phone/app or tune to 1680AM) for real-time updates. We also recommend using Route 460 when possible to avoid congestion.
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Ferry Schedules
As we're surrounded by water, traveling by ferry is a convenient and popular mode of transportation on the...
Read MoreDriving Directions
The Outer Banks is as far east as you can go without getting wet. With that simple truth in your back pocket,...
Read MoreGet To The Obx Faster
Here are some suggestions to avoid the traffic and get to the Outer Banks faster!
Read MoreGround Transportation & Vehicle Rentals
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Read MoreAir Charters
Air Charters are a great way to get to and from North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Read MoreELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Find a charging station on the Outer Banks.
What airport do you fly into for the Outer Banks?
The closest international airport to the Outer Banks of North Carolina is Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk, VA. ORF is approximately an hour and a half from the northern OBX beaches.
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Can you fly to the Outer Banks, NC?
The closest international airport to the Outer Banks is in Norfolk, VA. You can book private charters to the OBX, view a full list of air charters and tours.
What airport is closest to the Outer Banks?
The closest international airport to the Outer Banks is ORF in Norfolk, VA. Private charters are available for booking and a full list of tours and air charters can be found here.
Which airlines fly nonstop to Norfolk, VA?
Here you can find a full list of flights to Norfolk, VA.