While there are some slight differences in the city’s seasonal climate, you can visit Tucson any time of the year to experience warm weather, sunny days, and outdoor bliss. Summer sizzles with temperatures in the mid-20s and 30s, but rainfall makes more than the occasional appearance in the months of July and August. Even in the winter, temperatures only drop to 10 to 15 degrees, creating perfect conditions for 18 holes on the green.
Tucson doesn’t have much public transportation. When your land, you’ll need to board a taxi or shuttle from the airport for a short, 10-mile (16 km) drive to the centre. You’ll want to rent a car or bike to get around the city, but there are buses and Amtrak trains to cities like Phoenix and Los Angeles.
Tucson airport overview
Tucson International Airport is the gateway to Arizona’s stark, beautiful, desert landscape. It is just 10km (6 miles) from downtown Tucson and has good transport options to get passengers to and from the airport. There are fewer than ten airlines offering flights to Tucson International Airport. Passengers can fly directly to Tucson from several cities across the United States, including Chicago, Houston, Seattle and Los Angeles.
The airport has a good number of restaurants as well as shopping opportunities ranging from golfing equipment to souvenirs and gifts. If none of those interests you, then the arts and culture programme is sure to keep passengers entertained. A permanent exhibition and a number of temporary installations convey the culture and beauty of Arizona. Passenger feedback indicates that Tucson’s relatively small size means shorter queues and friendlier service than larger airfields.