Flying into ABQ vs SAF

While Santa Fe has a small regional airport (SAF), it is served by only a few airlines and has direct flights only from Dallas, Denver, Houston, and Phoenix. SAF is about a 15-20-minute drive from El Rey Court.

The Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) is a much larger airport about one hour south of El Rey Court.

Flying direct from JFK to ABQ

There is only one direct flight from New York to Albuquerque: JetBlue Flight 65, which leaves JFK around 8 p.m. EST and arrives in ABQ at 10:50 p.m. MST

Driving

If you plan to drive to Santa Fe from ABQ at night, I-25 is the most direct route.

If you plan to drive to Santa Fe from ABQ during the day, we highly recommend taking the Turquoise Trail rather than the interstate. It is a gorgeous scenic drive between the cities and gives a real sense of the NM landscape. This drive is about 30-40 minutes longer than the direct route.

If taking this route, you can stop in Madrid (pronounced MAD-rid), an old mining town that is now a self-governed artists’ town and haven for off-the-grid types. There’s amazing art around the main drag; also, check out the local bar dating back to 1899 for amazing green chile cheeseburgers :)

Parking

There will be free parking available at the hotel.