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Popular Airport

North Aero Park  Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

156 Km

Transportation to Airport from Fort Myers City Center

Page Field Airport

You can take a bus from the city centre to Southwest Florida International Airport; a taxi would be a faster alternative. Travellers that have rented vehicles for their trip can return them at the airport. Shuttle services offered by some hotels are a very comfortable and fast mode of transportation from the city centre to the airport, and vice versa.

Taxi

Finding a taxi in the city centre is easy, but hotels can also arrange a taxi for you. Fort Myers has standard taxi rates based on the area of the city you will be travelling to, not the distance covered. Inside all taxis, you will find a map with areas of the city shaded in different colours. Each colour represents a fixed fee. Furthermore, please note that the taxi fare is valid for a maximum of 2 passengers. A fee of 10 dollars will be added to the taxi fare for each additional passenger.

Hotel Shuttle Service

The 13 accommodation options in Fort Myers offers shuttle services from the city centre to the airport. You can find the contact details of these hotels by visiting http://flylcpa.com/shuttle/. If the hotel you are staying at offers shuttle services, you may need to book in advance.

Car Rental

There are a lot of car rental agencies located in the city centre. Your hotels can provide you with the contact details of several car rental companies. You can hire a vehicle easily from the 13 car rental agencies situated inside the airport. To return the rented vehicle back to the airport, drive on the Interstate 75 North (I-75 N), and follow the directions to the underground ‘Rental Car Return’ area.

Bus

You can get from the city centre to the airport by using bus route 50. Even though the bus service timetable varies according to the season of the year, usually it operates from the early morning until late at night.

Airport Information

The airport is located 10 miles southeast of Fort Myers city centre. There are many restaurants, bars, and cafes inside Southwest Florida International Airport. There are many stores for passengers who prefer to spend their time at the airport by shopping. Free Wi-Fi is available inside the terminal buildings. 


Southwest Florida Intl. Airport

Fort Myers is a city whose transportation network is very developed. For this reason, there are many types of transportation that you can use for traveling from the city center to Southwest Florida Airport. You can use the buses which are the most preferred transportation alternatives. But, you can also benefit from taxi, shuttle, limousine and transfer services. Another alternative is to rent a car in Fort Myers city center. It takes about 30 minutes to reach Southwest Florida Airport from Fort Myers city center.

Bus

The most commonly used transportation vehicles used in the urban transportation of Fort Myers are the municipality buses. You have a comfortable travel by using the bus route 50 which provides transportation between the city center and Southwest Florida Airport and is operated by LeeTran. You need to buy your ticket online or from the ticket offices in order to use the LeeTran buses offering service from 07:25 am to 09:25 pm on weekdays, from 07:25 to 08:05 pm on Saturdays and from 07:06 am to 06:56 pm on Sundays. One-way ticket price of LeeTran buses is 1.5 dollars by 2017. Daily ticket is 7 dollars, ticket valid for 7 days is 15 dollars, monthly ticket is 40 dollars and ticket for 12-trip pass is only 6.5 dollars. The bus route 50, which departs from Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 and passes through the Gladiolus & Bass, Sanibel Outlets, Summerlin Square, Health Park, Winkler & Summerlin and Bell Tower Shops stops, carries passengers to Southwest Florida Airport in about 30-35 minutes.

Taxi

In Fort Myers, which has a very developed transportation network in terms of urban transportation, taxis are also commonly preferred. If you will travel to Southwest Florida Airport, which is 16 km away from the city center, by using a taxi, the amount you need to pay will vary between 40-50 dollars. If you don’t have much time, you can use a taxi for your travel to the airport. It takes about 15-20 minutes to reach the airport by taxi. If you want a more budget-friendly transportation alternative, you can benefit from Uber. The popular taxi companies offering service at the most central points of the city are: Amber Taxi (+12392430900), A Better Taxi (+12392885587), Aaron Discount Taxi, Academy Taxi and Car Service, Coconut Cab Taxi, Pine Island Taxi and Bluebird Taxi.

Car Rental

If you want to provide your transportation to Southwest Florida Airport by renting a car, you need to make a little search about the car rental companies offering service in the city center because some companies don’t offer hourly car rental service. The car rental companies having offices both at the airport and in the city center are Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty, ACE Rent A Car, Advantage Rent A Car, EZ, Fox Rent A Car and Payless Rent A Car. You can use 1 75 N, Plantation Road or 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy in order to reach Southwest Florida Airport as soon as possible with the car you will rent in the city center.

Airport Information

Southwest Florida International Airport is located in the city of South Fort Myers situated in the region of Lee County, Florida, United States. Southwest Florida International Airport, which offered service for about 8.5 million passengers in a year according to the statistics of 2015, is accepted as one of the busiest airports of the country. This airport located in the south of Fort Myers covers an area of 13,555 hectares in total. At Southwest Florida Airport, which is situated 16 km southeast of Fort Myers city center, there is only one terminal consisting of three different sections as B, C and D. Some of the airline companies organizing direct flights to Southwest Florida Airport offering civil aviation service since May 14, 1983 are Air Berlin, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, American Eagle, Eurowings, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, United Express etc. You can directly fly to Southwest Florida Airport from cities such as Boston, Atlanta, Key West, Buffalo, Detroit, Chicago, Nashville, Orlando, Ottawa and Charlotte. Since Southwest Florida Airport is an international airport, there are many services offered for passengers. These services include bank, ATMs, eating and drinking places, VIP and CIP lounges, pet care places, currency exchange office, duty free shops, souvenir shops, car rental companies and tourist information centers. You can spend enjoyable time at the airport by visiting one of these places; Brighton Collectibles, Coastal News, PGA Tour Shop, A Day at the Beach, Starbucks, Shula’s Bar & Grill, Quiznos, Great American Bagel, Sanibel Marketplace etc.

Transportation to Tampa City Center from Airport

MacDill Airport

If you want to travel by public transportation in Tampa, you can prefer bus. One-way bus ride costs 2 dollars. If you want, you can also buy daily or weekly tickets according to the duration of your stay to make your transportation more economical. Daily ticket price is 16 dollars. Renting a car is a frequently preferred option to discover the city. You can easily find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. By renting an affordable car, you can see the surrounding cities as well as you can go to the beaches comfortably.

The traffic is very safe and steady all across Tampa and you will not have any difficulty. However, you should keep in mind that you need to have an international driver's license to rent a car. The taxi service is also widely used in urban transportation. You can easily get a taxi. All taxis have a taximeter and taxi fares are fixed.

Clearwater International Airport is located only 15 kilometers away. Lakeland Airport, which serves only for domestic flights, is 51 kilometers away and Sarasota Airport is 64 kilometers away. Orlando International Airport is 129 km away for the transfers in exceptional situations. There are 5 different transportation options to reach the city center from Tampa International Airport.

If you prefer public transportation, you can take the municipal buses. Airport shuttle services are a bit more costly but a more comfortable alternative. Taxi service is available for those who want a more private and comfortable transportation option. If you want to maximize your comfort, you can rent a car from car rental companies. The last alternative is the airport shuttle services provided by the hotels.

Bus

You can find the bus stops at the west point of the red luggage delivery area of the airport. You can get to the city center by the bus number 15. Bus ticket price is 2 dollars.

Taxi

You can easily see the taxi ranks right at the exit of the luggage delivery area. Two different taxi companies - Yellow Cab and United Cab – provide taxi service at the airport. Both companies apply the same price tariff. Taxi initial fare is 2.5 dollars and you need to pay 2.4 dollars per mile.

The minimum amount you will pay for transportation from the airport to anywhere is 15 dollars regardless of distance.  Taxi transportation from Tampa International Airport to the city center or the marina costs about 25 dollars.

Rent a car

You can see the offices of 8 different car rental companies on the opposite road of Tampa International Airport. These companies also have their service points at the end of the luggage delivery area. You can also rent a car online before your flight if you want. In this case, your car will be ready for your arrival time and you won't waste your time.

Airport Shuttle Services

Airport shuttle regularly run at certain times and follows a standard route. There are specially prepared air-conditioned waiting areas for passengers so that you can comfortably wait for the departure time of the shuttles. Shuttle service charge includes up to 3 pieces of luggage. You may be charged extra for more luggages.

The route of shuttle service mostly passes through the hotels and the service charge is based on the distance covered. Prices range from 25$ to 90$, but transportation to the city center costs about 25 or 35 dollars.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels in Tampa have their own shuttle services. Before making your reservation, you should contact your hotel in advance to make sure that this service is available or not.

The difference of this service, which is a little more costly compared to taxi, is that the shuttle is ready for you when you take your luggage and it takes you directly to your hotel. You should contact your hotel and make a reservation in advance in order to benefit from this service. You should remember that you will be asked some information such as how many passengers will benefit from this service and your flight's arrival time.


Tampa Intl. Airport

You can easily reach Tampa International Airport from the city centre by taxi or by bus. There are airport shuttle buses available and some hotels can arrange it for you in advance. If you rented a car during your trip, it is also possible to reach the airport with this vehicle.

Bus

Bus route 15 transports passengers from the city centre to the airport in a short time. A one-way ticket costs 2 dollars.

Taxi

Taxis are quite easy to come by in Tampa. You can comfortably find one in the city centre, and reach the airport for an average cost of 25 dollars. Be confident about the amount you will pay as all taxis are equipped with taximeters. You can speak to hotel staff to pre-arrange a taxi for you.

Car Rental

There are a lot of car rental agencies in Tampa city centre and for a more comfortable trip, including your journeys to and from the airport, you can hire a vehicle that is suitable to your budget. You can rent a car online, or you can ask for assistance from your hotel. International travellers must have a valid foreign driver’s license and an international driving permit. You must always carry these documents if you wish to drive a car or ride a motorbike in Tampa.

Airport Shuttle Service

Airport shuttle services are modern and comfortable buses with air-conditioning systems, which operate on a specific route and have certain departure times. It is recommended that you check the closest shuttle station near you, and the shuttle departure times in advance. You may also ask for assistance from your hotel representative. You will have to pay an additional fee per baggage beyond the limit of 3 baggages per passenger. The prices for the shuttle bus services are based on distance travelled. Airport shuttle services from the city centre to the airport is approximately 25 to 35 dollars.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Many hotels in Tampa provide airport shuttle services. Contact your hotel beforehand to confirm whether they provide this service, and book in advance if they do so.

Airport Information

Tampa International Airport was called the Drew Field Military Airport prior to the 1960s and used for military flights only. It underwent major changes since and began commercial flights. During the Second World War, the airport had undertaken important duties. Nowadays, Tampa International Airport is a modern, large airport located about 6 miles west from Downtown Tampa. Serious air traffic is encountered during the tourism season as it is often used as a transit hub. More than 100 flights a day take off from the airport.  There are many bars, restaurants and cafes located at different points of the airport that appeal to different tastes. You can also find many souvenir shops, accessory shops, clothing stores, cosmetics shops and duty-free shops inside the airport. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the airport building.

Weather in Tampa

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SaturdayMin 8ºC - Max 16ºC
SundayMin 5ºC - Max 19ºC
MondayMin 10ºC - Max 22ºC
TuesdayMin 14ºC - Max 24ºC
WednesdayMin 15ºC - Max 26ºC

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