The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 170 miles north of Topsail Island. From here you can get transfer flights closer to the Island. The alternative is renting a car and driving for about 3 hours. As of 2008 this airport served nine major airlines, six regional ones, and 35 destination cities.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
2400 W. Terminal Blvd.
Morrisville, NC 27623
919-840-2123
rdu.com
Located 150 miles northwest of Topsail Island, the drive from Fayetteville takes just under three hours. The two main carriers here are US Airways Express and ASA/Delta, both serving Atlanta and Charlotte regularly.
Fayetteville Regional Airport
400 Airport Rd.
Fayetteville, NC 28306
910-433-1160
flyfay.ci.fayetteville.nc.us
Wilmington International Airport is a midsize airport about 40 miles from Topsail Island. The two major airlines using Wilmingon are US Airways and Delta. The drive from Wilmington to Topsail is just under one hour.
Wilmington International Airport
1740 Airport Blvd., Suite 12
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-341-4125
flyilm.com
Albert J. Ellis Regional Airport services Delta and US Airways Express Flights. It's 35 miles north of Topsail Island. Driving from here to the island takes under one hour.
Albert J. Ellis Airport
264 Albert J. Ellis Airport Rd.
Richlands, NC 28574
910-324-1100
co.onslow.nc.us/airport
Situated just 11 miles away from Topsail Island is Holly Ridge/Topsail Island Airport. This location puts you about 20 minutes out by car. The private airport, however, only services single-engine crafts.
Holly Ridge/Topsail Island Airport
142 Stump Sound Church Rd.
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
910-329-4751
