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EYW Key West International Airport

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Key West International Airport (EYW) serves Key West. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAEYW
ICAOKEYW
Non-stop8
Airlines9
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation1 m

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The airport in numbers

Key West International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Key West International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.5M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 1.5M in 2021.

Passengers / year
1.5M
as of 2025
Elevation
1 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2000–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Key West International Airport to Key West

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Key West International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Key West ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Key West International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 8 destinations, operated by 9 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: United Airlines · Southwest Airlines · Delta Air Lines · American Airlines · US Airways · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Air France · AirTran Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Key West International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Key West International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Key West shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Key West International Airport to the centre of Key West?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Key West International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Key West International Airport to Key West?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Key West International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Key West International Airport?
About 8 destinations, including Tampa, Atlanta, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale. 9 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Key West International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Key West International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Key West International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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