Why go
- City in Florida, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
- Served by Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).
History
Sarasota is a city in and the county seat of Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is located in Southwest Florida on Sarasota Bay, a lagoon on the Gulf Coast. The population was 54,842 at the 2020 census. The two-county Sarasota metropolitan area has an estimated 935,000 residents, making it the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Florida and 61st-largest in the United States.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ-900, Embraer 175, CRJ) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, 757, M90) · 2 routes: Atlanta, New York
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 2 routes: New York, New York
- US Airways US (CRJ-900, Embraer 175, CRJ) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Washington*
- Air France AF (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (A319, A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Chicago
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
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
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
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 Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SRQ has direct flights to 6 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, Washington, Chicago…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Waterside Place Marina, 6.5 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sarasota, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.