Marco Island's Closest Airports And How To Get There

Marco Island, Florida is located off the southwest coast of Florida, near Naples. The closest airport to Marco Island is the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, located about 47-50 miles away from the island. Other nearby airports include the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the Miami International Airport (MIA), the Naples Municipal Airport (APF), and the Marco Island Airport (MKY). The distance from these airports to Marco Island ranges from 6.6 miles to 184 miles, with driving times varying from 8 minutes to 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers)

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers is the closest commercial airport to Marco Island. It is located about 47 to 50 miles north of the island, with a driving time of around 55 minutes to an hour. The airport is easy to navigate and conveniently situated right off the interstate. It is served by all the major carriers, including Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta, Eurowings, JetBlue Airways, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, United, and Westjet.

Southwest Florida International Airport is praised for its friendly staff and lack of crowds, giving it a small airport feel. It offers a variety of food options and has over 20 rental car companies available on-site and nearby, including Hertz, Enterprise, and Budget. Taxis, Ubers, and Lyfts are also readily available at the airport, with taxis charging approximately $90 for up to three people to get to Marco Island.

When travelling to Marco Island from the airport, simply follow I-75 south until you reach the Collier Boulevard (Exit 101). Collier will lead you straight to the island.

Naples Municipal Airport

The airport is well-known to many in business aviation and has been recognised for its economic impact, injecting $273 million into the local economy, both directly and indirectly. Naples Municipal Airport serves the needs of general aviation in southwest Florida, accommodating more than 85,000 aircraft operations annually.

The airport has a voluntary 10 pm to 7 am curfew, with operations other than emergency medical services and mosquito control strongly discouraged. The airport also offers competitive fuel prices, attracting aircraft from around the region. Revenue from these sales helped fund a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection federal inspection station, which operates daily from 10:30 am to 7 pm.

Marco Island Airport

The airport was initially designed to complement plans to create a resort area south of Naples. After completion in 1976, the airport was primarily used as a marketing tool to help sell Marco Island lots. Developers would fly prospective homeowners and investors over from Miami. Eventually, the airport was turned over to the state, and in the 1980s, the state leased it to the county. Today, the airport is a community asset, with travellers from all over the world making their way to the airport just north of Marco Island.

The airport provides professional, friendly, and personal service to all customers and can arrange ground transportation and local reservations upon request. It also offers private hangars for sale or lease. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the preferred rental car provider at the airport.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (IATA: FLL, ICAO: KFLL, FAA LID: FLL) is located 116.6-117 miles east of Marco Island, with a driving time of approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes.

The airport is situated in Broward County, Florida, roughly 3 miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale and 21 miles north of Miami. It is easily accessible from Interstate 595, Interstate 95, U.S. Route 1, Florida State Road A1A, and Florida State Road 5.

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is a significant public airport, serving as a primary airport for the Fort Lauderdale region and a secondary airport for parts of Miami and areas north of Boca Raton. It offers over 700 daily flights to 135 domestic and international destinations, providing connections to various cities.

The airport has four terminals, with another under construction as of 2024. Terminal 1, previously known as the Yellow Terminal, features Concourses A, B, and C, offering 23 gates. Terminal 2, or the Red Terminal, has Concourse D with 9 gates. Terminal 3, previously the Purple Terminal, includes Concourses E and F, providing 20 gates. Terminal 4, or the Green Terminal, consists of Concourse G with 14 gates.

The airport provides free wireless internet access in all terminals and offers a mobile app, FLL Airport App, for real-time flight and parking information, an airport guide, and more.

A variety of transportation options are available at the airport, including rental car services, taxi services, ride-sharing options, shuttle services, and public transportation via bus and train.

Miami International Airport

The drive from Miami International Airport to Marco Island takes around 2 hours. The route takes you on the original Alligator Alley, US 41, through the Everglades. You can stop along the way for an Air Boat Ride, where you can get an up-close view of the Everglades wildlife, including alligators.

If you are flying into MIA, it is recommended that you stay a night in Miami to experience South Beach and other attractions that make Miami Beach a world-class tourist destination. The public transportation between Miami and Marco Island is not great, so you may want to opt for a rental car. Getting out of the airport can be a little confusing, so make sure to have your GPS set up before you leave. If driving is not an option, there are shuttle services and taxis available, and you can also book an ExecAir flight that connects MIA to Naples Municipal Airport.

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