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Private charter flights to Key West.
Mile zero, without the four-hour drive.
Key West is closer to Havana than to Miami and it feels like it. The problem has always been getting there: the Overseas Highway is beautiful and slow, and airline connections route you through Miami or Fort Lauderdale. A direct charter makes it a short flight down the island chain.
We land at Key West International (EYW), ten minutes from Old Town. The descent over the Keys, across the flats, channels and bridges, is one of the better approaches anywhere in Florida.
Flight times to Key West
Direct-distance estimates to Key West International Airport (EYW) from each Buzz Air base and our most common pickup airports. We can also depart from your local airport. Your coordinator confirms exact timing.
| Departing from | Distance | Grand Caravan | Piper Seneca | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce (FPR)Main terminal | 192 nm | ~1 hr 19 min | ~1 hr 27 min | Plan it → |
| Merritt Island (COI) | 234 nm | ~1 hr 33 min | ~1 hr 43 min | Plan it → |
| West Palm Beach (DJT)Pickup | 156 nm | ~1 hr 07 min | ~1 hr 14 min | Plan it → |
| Fort Lauderdale (FXE)Pickup | 131 nm | ~59 min | ~1 hr 04 min | Plan it → |
| Orlando (ORL)Pickup | 241 nm | ~1 hr 35 min | ~1 hr 45 min | Plan it → |
| Naples (APF)Pickup | 96 nm | ~47 min | ~51 min | Plan it → |
Estimates include a 15-minute taxi/climb allowance and assume still air. Flying from somewhere else? Use the trip planner.
What to do in Key West
Mallory Square sunset
The nightly Sunset Celebration: street performers, conch fritters, schooners crossing in front of the sun, and a round of applause when it finally drops.
The Hemingway Home
The author's Spanish-colonial house on Whitehead Street, complete with his writing studio and the six-toed cats that still live in the gardens.
America's barrier reef
The Florida Reef, the only living coral barrier reef in the continental U.S., runs just offshore. Snorkel and dive boats leave from the Historic Seaport all day.
Dry Tortugas National Park
Seventy miles further west, Fort Jefferson sits alone in open water. It is one of the least-visited national parks in the system. Ask us about adding it to your itinerary.
Key West charter FAQs
How long is the flight to Key West?
From our main terminal in Fort Pierce (FPR), plan on roughly 1 hr 19 min in the Grand Caravan or 1 hr 27 min in the Piper Seneca, plus taxi time. Use our trip planner for an estimate from any Florida airport.
Do I need a passport to fly to Key West?
No, it is a domestic flight. A government-issued photo ID for passengers 18 and over is all you need at check-in, and you arrive minutes before departure rather than hours.
How does flying compare to driving down the Keys?
The Overseas Highway from the mainland to Key West is roughly four hours of two-lane driving on a good day. Our flights from central and south Florida put you on the island in about an hour.
Do we need a car in Key West?
Most guests don't. Old Town is compact and walkable, and bikes, scooters, and the Conch Train cover the rest. Taxis run from EYW to Old Town in about ten minutes.
Ready for Key West?
Tell us your dates and party size and we’ll reply with aircraft options and pricing, usually the same business day.
