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Getting Here

By Air:

Direct flights or connections to Key West International Airport are now available from a host of Florida cities. However, please check with the airlines for the latest flight and route information.

  Miami Ft. Lauderdale Ft. Pierce Ft. Myers West Palm Naples Orlando - Kissimmee Tampa St. Pete - Clearwater, Zyphrhills Atlanta Nassau
Jet ServiceAirTran Airways
1-800-AIR-TRAN
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Propeller-driven AircraftAmerican Eagle
1-800-433-7300
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Jet ServiceDelta Connection
1-800-354-9822
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Propeller-driven AircraftContinental Gulfstream
1-800-992-8532
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Jet ServiceUS Airways Express
1-800-428-4322
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Propeller-driven AircraftYellow Air Taxi
1-888-935-5694
On Demand Service
Charter carriersAir Key West
305-923-4033
On Demand Charter Service
Charter carriersCelebrity Airlines
407-574-5408
On Demand Charter Service
Charter carriersFlorida Coastal
1-888-435-9322
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Charter carriersGold Aviation
954-359-9919
866-379-9106
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Charter carriersSeaCoast Airlines
1-866-302-6278
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Charter carriersNational Air Charters, Inc.
386-523-7270
On Demand Charter Service
Servicing: Marathon, Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Myers, Naples

Jet ServiceJet Service

Propeller-driven AircraftPropeller-driven Aircraft

Carriers operating under Part 121 of FAA regsCarriers operating under Part 121 of FAA regs.

Charter carriersCharter carriers operating under Part 135 of FAA regs, with regularly scheduled service, except where noted.

Airport Transportation

Once you arrive at Key West International Airport, there are several means of available transportation and because Key West is a small island, it won't cost you much to be taken anywhere.

U.S. 1By Land:
Florida Scenic Highway
If you're driving from Miami International Airport, take LeJeune Road south to 836 West. Take the Florida Turnpike south toward Key West. The Turnpike ends at US 1 in Florida City. Follow U.S. 1 south as far as it goes and you will be in Key West.

From Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, exit the airport and follow the signs for 595 West. Take 595 to the Florida Turnpike and follow the signs for the Florida Keys and Key West.

From the north, take the Florida Turnpike south and follow the signs for Homestead and Key West. The Florida Turnpike ends at US 1 in Florida City.Follow U.S. 1 south into the Florida Keys.

From Florida's west coast, take 1-75 Alligator Alley east to the Miami exit, and south to the Turnpike Extension.

Shuttle Services:

Greyhound Lines
Makes numerous scheduled stops between Miami International Airport and the Keys, including Key Largo. 1-800-231-2222 or 305-296-9072

Keys Shuttle
The company provides door-to-door service between the Keys and the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airports. (305) 289-9997 or 1 (888) 765-9997.

Train Service:

Amtrak takes you as far south as Fort Lauderdale. There, you can transfer to the Keys Shuttle bus discussed above. Amtrak: 1-800-USARAIL.

Key West Express
The Key West Express high speed ferry leaves Ft. Myers Beach on its way to the Keys.
By Sea:

Key West Express
This company operates high-speed passenger ferries from Ft. Myers Beach and Marco Island. The ferries dock at the Key West Bight Ferry Terminal in the heart of the Historic Seaport District with its many fine restaurants, bars and shops. Passengers can walk to Duval Street, the heart of old town Key West, in about 15 minutes. The ferry ride takes approximately 3.5 hours.

Private Boaters
Experienced boaters can navigate to Key West along the Atlantic side of the Keys or by traveling on the Gulf of Mexico side. The first part of the trip takes you through the specially-marked Intracoastal Waterway. After Long Key, however, international markers apply. Consult the appropriate Coast Pilot and Light List manuals. Numerous marinas are waiting to entertain you, but you should make reservations ahead.

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