Why go
- Island and city in Florida, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
- Served by Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (NQX).
History
Key West is a coral cay island in the Straits of Florida, at the southernmost end of the U.S. state of Florida and its outlying Florida Keys archipelago. Together with all or parts of the separate islands of Dredgers Key, Fleming Key, Sunset Key, and the northern part of Stock Island, it constitutes the City of Key West.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Silver Airways (3M) 3M (Saab 340) · 3 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Tampa
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700) · 3 routes: New Orleans, Orlando, Tampa
- United Airlines UA (Saab 340) · 3 routes: Fort Lauderdale*, Fort Myers*, Tampa*
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-700) · 2 routes: Atlanta, New York
- Air France AF (737-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 1 route: Tampa*
- American Airlines AA (ERD) · 1 route: Miami*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (737-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- US Airways US (ERD) · 1 route: Miami
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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (NQX); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EYW has direct flights to 8 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Tampa, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Miami…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Key West Bight Ferry Terminal, 4 mi); routes include Sunset Key Ferry, Key West - Dry Tortugas National Park, Key West - Marco Island (seasonal).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Key West, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.