Getting to Blue Ridge & Getting Around
Facts checked October 18, 2026
Blue Ridge is a small mountain town in north Georgia with no airport of its own. Most visitors fly into Atlanta and drive up.
Flying in
| Code | Airport | Distance / link to town (source) |
|---|---|---|
| ATL | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International | Blue Ridge is “only 90 miles north of Atlanta via I-575” (Visit Blue Ridge) |
| CHA | Chattanooga (TN) | A smaller alternative across the Tennessee line; compare drive times for your dates |
We don’t quote fares; they change by the hour. The search buttons open a live flight search to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL); change the dates and origin there.
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Do you need a car?
Yes. It’s a 90-mile drive from Atlanta, and once you’re here the cabins, the Toccoa River, Lake Blue Ridge and the trailheads are spread out across the county. Downtown and the Scenic Railway depot are walkable from each other.
Driving an EV? Visit Blue Ridge notes there are “limited charging stations throughout the area” and suggests calling its office (706-632-5680) to ask.
Renting a car
If you do rent, compare the airport desks in one search rather than booking the first brand you see, and check what the rate includes (tolls, extra drivers, mileage) before you pay.
Schedules, routes and coverage change; confirm on the official page before you travel.