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Fernandina Beach, Florida

Fernandina Beach is a city in and the county seat of Nassau County, Florida, United States, in the state's northeastern corner. It is the northernmost city on Florida's Atlantic coast, situated on Amelia Island, and is one of the municipalities comprising Greater Jacksonville.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Florida, United States.
  • Served by Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (FHB).

History

Fernandina Beach is a city in and the county seat of Nassau County, Florida, United States, in the state's northeastern corner. It is the northernmost city on Florida's Atlantic coast, situated on Amelia Island, and is one of the municipalities comprising Greater Jacksonville.

Airports

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) 18 mi to the centre
Jacksonville, FL, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 14 airlines (Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 26 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 26 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG) 22 mi to the centre
Jacksonville, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (FHB)
700 Airport Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
St Marys Airport 9.3 mi to the centre
St Marys, GA, US
Outdoor
Stafford Airport 11 mi to the centre
Saint Marys, GA, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Cumberland Queen Ferry Dock
Ferry terminal · 7.3 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Cumberland Sound Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor
Cumberland Island Passenger Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (FHB); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Cumberland Queen Ferry Dock, 7.3 mi); routes include Cumberland Sound Ferry, Cumberland Island Passenger Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fernandina Beach, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135/145, 30 seats · Scheduled "hop-on" jet service from private terminals in the western US and Texas — no TSA lines.
Fractional, jet card · Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom, Bombardier Challenger & Global · The largest private-jet operator in the world; fractional shares and the NetJets card, US and Europe.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Jet card, charter · Partner fleet · Jet cards and on-demand charter from Boston.
Jet card · Partner fleet, light to heavy · One of the first jet-card programmes; guaranteed availability on partner aircraft.

Tours & experiences