The 120-mile-long Florida Keys island chain is linked to mainland Florida by U.S. 1, the Overseas Highway. Visitors to the Upper Keys can fly into Miami International Airport or Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. From there, they can hop on shuttle buses or rent cars and arrive in the Upper Keys in about an hour from Miami or an hour and 45 minutes from Ft. Lauderdale.
In addition, visitors can now fly to Marathon, the small city at the mid-point of the island chain, aboard on-demand small charter aircraft such as Gold Aviation and a regional airline, SeaCoast Airlines. Ground transportation is available in Marathon including airport shuttle buses, taxis and rental cars by Avis, Budget, Hertz and Enterprise.
As always, visitors can fly to Key West International Airport via connections or direct flights from a host of Florida cities. The airport offers a host of ground transportation options, including local shuttle buses and rental cars.
General aviation enthusiasts and corporate jet operators will find plenty of services at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport and Key West International Airport.
(courtesy: The Monroe County Tourist Development Council)