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Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

Airport·Monterey

For Carmel and Big Sur

About Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

Monterey Regional Airport is a few minutes from Monterey and Carmel, and the nearest airport to the northern end of Big Sur.

Why it's on our list

  • For Carmel and Big Sur

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Monterey Bay Aquarium3.9 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 11 min
  2. Bixby Creek Bridge15 miCar or taxi 30 min

Location

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