Cheap flights to Diomede Island

  • Diomede Island, also known as Gvozdev Island, is located in the middle of the Bering Strait between the United States and Russia. It is part of Alaska, USA, and is situated about 2.4 miles west of Little Diomede Island, which is part of Russia.
  • As of now, Diomede Island does not have its own airport. The closest airport to the island is the Nome Airport (Nome, Alaska), which is roughly 115 miles southeast of Diomede Island. From Nome Airport, travelers can take a small propeller plane or a helicopter to reach Diomede Island.
  • It is important to note that Diomede Island has a very small population and is primarily inhabited by indigenous Yupik Eskimos. The island has limited infrastructure and is mainly accessible by boat or small aircraft.