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Marco Island, Florida

Marco Island is a city and barrier island in Collier County, Florida, 20 miles (32 km) south of Naples on the Gulf Coast of the United States. It is the largest barrier island in Southwest Florida's Ten Thousand Islands area, which extends southerly to Cape Sable.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Florida, United States.
  • Served by Marco Island Executive Airport (MRK).

History

Marco Island is a city and barrier island in Collier County, Florida, 20 miles (32 km) south of Naples on the Gulf Coast of the United States. It is the largest barrier island in Southwest Florida's Ten Thousand Islands area, which extends southerly to Cape Sable. Marco Island is home to an affluent beach community with resort amenities.

Airports

Naples Municipal Airport (APF) 15 mi to the centre
Naples, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Chitaavia) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Miami (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Chitaavia X7 (CNA) · 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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Marco Island Executive Airport (MRK) 4.5 mi to the centre
Marco Island, FL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Key West Express
Ferry terminal · 2.1 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Key West - Ft. Myers Beach
Ferry route · Key West Express
Outdoor
Key West - Marco Island (seasonal)
Ferry route · Key West Express
Outdoor

Where things are

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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 Marco Island Executive Airport (MRK). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. Myers Beach, Key West - Marco Island (seasonal). Myers Beach, Key West - Marco Island (seasonal). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Key West Express, 2.1 mi); routes include Key West - Ft. Myers Beach, 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 Marco Island, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Collier County, Florida · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences