Southwest Fort Myers Airport is on Florida's Gulf Coast 16km southeast of Fort Myers, with quick and easy access to Naples and the surrounding region. It was certified for operation in May 1983 and now handles more than 7.5 million passengers every year. It ranks among the 50 busiest airports in the USA and is well above the national average for both historic and projected growth.

Over 20 US. and international airlines book flights through Southwest Fort Myers Airport which offers daily nonstop flights to more than 30 international destinations. The airport recently added a new terminal complex to meet increased passenger demand.

To get to the airport take Ben Hill Griffin Parkway/Treeline Avenue Extension (east of I-75) between Daniel's Parkway (Exit 131) and Alico Road (Exit 128). Turn east onto the new Terminal Access Road.

There are eight car hire companies located in the parking garage on the ground floor of the airport. When you have gone through arrivals and collected your luggage, walk straight across the street from the terminal building and the car hire is immediately in front of you.

Return car hire is on the lower level of the parking garage, so follow the signs for Car Rental as you approach the airport.

We provide further details on car hire at Fort Myers Airport as well as information on rent a car agencies based at the airport: Alamo at Fort Myers Airport - Avis at Fort Myers Airport - Budget at Fort Myers Airport - Dollar at Fort Myers Airport - Enterprise at Fort Myers Airport - Hertz at Fort Myers Airport - National at Fort Myers Airport and Thrifty at Fort Myers Airport

We provide information on flights to and from Fort Myers Airport from all over the world. You just need to fill in your destination details and we supply information on all the airlines and flights which operate that route, together with timetables and fares.

Arriving at Fort Myers Airport is an easy process as the airport is relatively small. There are no long walking distances, but if you are elderly, infirm or disabled and will need assistance or a wheelchair through arrivals, make sure you confirm this when you book your ticket. We also provide details of live flight arrivals at Fort Myers Airport

if you are taking someone to the airport, as you approach the departures area there is a drop off area at the kerb, but you must not park or leave your vehicle here as it will be towed away. Immediately opposite is the short stay car park.

As you enter through any of the six doors into the terminal building all 19 check in (ticket) desks are immediately in front of you. We also provide details of live flight departures at Fort Myers Airport

Taxi rates from Southwest Florida International Airport are defined by zones, not meters. The rates to the zones are regulated by the Port Authority and cannot exceed the rates listed. They are valid for up to three passengers; and each additional passenger is $10. Taxis at Fort Myers Airport and can be booked in advance or upon arrival at the ground transportation booth, which is situated between the terminal and the short-term car park.

Lee Tran provides bus transportation between 6:00 am and 22.:00 with an hourly service to a transfer point at Daniel's Parkway and US 41. Connections can be made from that point to the remainder of the Lee Tran routes. For more details of routes and timetables visit our guide to buses at Fort Myers Airport

There is no station or trains at Fort Myers Airport or in Fort Myers itself.  However, you can take a connecting greyhound bus from Fort Myers to Tampa, where you can connect with Amtrak to all other areas of the States.

The short term parking garage is located directly across from the terminal with rental car facilities on the ground floor. Long-term parking is located beyond the parking garage with shuttles providing transportation there. We have written a guide listing tariff details and information on parking at Fort Myers Airport

There are several fast-food outlets and a restaurant on the second level of the terminal building. Our guide provides more details of bars and restaurants at Fort Myers Airport,together with information on where they are situated.

There are several gift and regional speciality shops at the airport selling items for children, golfers and travellers, and newspaper vending machines are also available. Click on the link for more details on shops at Fort Myers Airport

We have provided information on how to get to and from Fort Myers Airport by supplying you with driving directions and maps.

There is a bureau de change on the second level of the terminal building, and you fill find several ATMs on both the first and second levels. Pay phones are situated throughout the terminal. A postal service and Fed Ex are also available on the second level at the airport. There is a business centre with fax machines and computer laptop connections-. The nearby Wynstar Inn & Suites offers conference facilities. For more details on amenities we have provided information on passenger services at Southwest Fort Myers Airport

For full details on the weather at Fort Myers Airport and the surrounding area, as well as a 5 and 10 day forecast click on the link above.