Gatlinburg scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into TYS, drive to Gatlinburg

1 h 20 min drive49 milesReservations: moderate

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
TYS
Fahrt vom Flughafen
1 Std. 20 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
3–4 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Mittel · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
Standard cars are suitable for main paved roads, but check rental agreements for restrictions on steep, unpaved cabin access roads common in East Tennessee.

Ihre Route

TYS

McGhee Tyson Airport

Gatlinburg

About 1 h 20 min · 49 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Great Smoky Mountains Parking Tag and Activity Reservations

A valid parking tag is required for all vehicles stopping for more than 15 minutes within the national park. While entry to the park is not ticketed, popular activities like Mount Le Conte lodging or backcountry camping require separate permits. Check the official NPS site for the latest parking fee structures and seasonal road status, as systems are subject to change.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

April – May, September – October

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Riverside Woods and Mountain Gateways

    Sugarlands Visitor Center → Gatlinburg Trail

  2. Tag 2 · High Elevation Vistas and Geological Formations

    Newfound Gap → Alum Cave Bluffs

  3. Tag 3 · Mountain History and Valley Scenery

    Little River Road → Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community

Viator

Tours & experiences near Gatlinburg

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Gatlinburg. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

Tourangebote separat öffnen

Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Gatlinburg

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Gatlinburg?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from TYS to Gatlinburg?

Roughly 1 h 20 min (about 49 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Gatlinburg?

A valid parking tag is required for all vehicles stopping for more than 15 minutes within the national park. While entry to the park is not ticketed, popular activities like Mount Le Conte lodging or backcountry camping require separate permits. Check the official NPS site for the latest parking fee structures and seasonal road status, as systems are subject to change.

Keep planning

Weitere Reiseführer: Gatlinburg