Whether you’re planning to arrive for your next vacation in Siesta Key or depart after some refreshing beach time, you need to know the airports closest to Siesta Key. So, follow our guide below highlighting nearby airports to give you the most convenient route to and from Siesta Key! Don’t forget to keep Siesta Key’s weather in mind before booking your flight!
Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport – SRQ
For the closest airport to Siesta Key, the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport is the best choice. You’ll get the most convenient airport for your travel needs, like their spacious terminal allowing you to move around without the stress of hurrying to your gate.
Airline ticketing, baggage claim, and plenty of other services are also within your reach. If you need to park your car, the short and long-term parking lots neighbors the main terminal. That’s not all! You’ll find shorter check-in lines and no long lines of planes stacked behind each other waiting for takeoff or landing.
Drive Time and Directions
To get to the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport from Siesta Key, travel south down Washington Boulevard. The route only takes about 26 minutes!
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Tampa International Airport – TPA
Want to travel through “America’s Favorite Airport?” Then look no further than Tampa International Airport! You’ll find award-winning retail options, a fantastic public art program, local restaurants, and more. There’s nothing like killing layover time by exploring everything this airport has to offer.
Get a bite to eat at popular food joints like Auntie Anne’s, Burger 21, Chick-fil-A, or Ducky’s Sports Lounge. For a sweet treat, check out Duomo Gelato or Starbucks! Tampa takes guest experience seriously, so they provide information boards on the second and third levels of the Main Terminal. So, if you need help with directions, flight status, or contacting assistance, you’ll easily find clear information to get you on your way. This airport’s fun and unique public art displays make it a beautiful place to take a walk to your gate. Tampa International Airport’s art program accurately reflects its diverse community of talented artists.
Going with a theme of looking forward to tomorrow, these creative works of art strive to create moments of calm, perspective, happiness, and wonder to delight visitors from all over the world.
Drive Time and Directions
This popular to-and-from Siesta Key airport is further away with a drive time of about one hour and 19 minutes. To get to the Tampa International Airport, take I-275 South and I-75 South. Then, go north from Siesta Key to the airport.
Punta Gorda/Charlotte Couty Airport – PGD
Located off of Florida’s southwest coast between Sarasota and Ft. Myers, the Punta Gorda/Charlotte Couty Airport offers nonstop air service to more than 50 destinations. When you’re done with your stay at Siesta Key Beach rentals, you can look forward to a flight with plenty of gorgeous window views!
At the Bailey Terminal, you’ll find several amenities to help you and your family get comfortable. If you need something to do to pass the time, check out the Flybrary Book Exchange at the north end of the terminal in arrivals. The Flybrary is a 20-foot space with 14 shelves of books that you can take with you or borrow while you wait.
For nursing mothers, there’s a comfortable and clean Mother’s Room available for use. You’ll find a changing table, a comfy chair, a power outlet, a side table, and antibacterial. The door to this small room locks for extra security and privacy. Find the Mother’s Room past security screeching at the south end of the terminal.
Drive Time and Directions
To get to the Punta Gorda/Charlotte Couty Airport, take I-75 North and go south from Siesta Key to the airport. The route takes about one hour and 26 minutes, but for a lovely airport with great amenities and service, it’s worth it!
St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport – PIE
For an airport that feels as comfortable as our Siesta Key Village rentals, you’ll love the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport. With plenty of amenities like free airport WiFi, a kid’s play zone, “Bark Parks” for dogs, PIE PUPS, a privacy room, and refillable water bottle stations.
What do these amenities offer? Well, you’ll find the kid’s play zone in Gates 7-11 with fun aerial videos and airplane-building. The “Bark Parks” are pet relief areas for visitors’ dogs in a beautiful outdoor park with a fenced artificial anti-microbial turf. For more dogs, you’ll see PIE PUPS walking around bringing joy to visitors. Also known as Pets Uplifting People, it’s a comforting service bringing therapy dogs to people to promote happiness and comfort anyone needing a moment of calm in the frenzy of traveling.
For nursing and pumping mothers, privacy rooms serve as a comfortable space for mothers and their children. Easily access these rooms through the “Mamava” app or call the number on the door for an access code.
You’ll find plenty of shopping and dining options in the same area like Mazzaro Italian Market and the Sand & Sky Shoppe. In Gates 2-6, you’ll have places like Market 361, Dunkin’ Donuts, and 3 Daughters Brewing. This airport also has currency services, Foreign and American Sign Language services, a visitor information booth, and volunteer ambassadors.
Drive Time and Directions
To get to the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport, take I-275 South and I-75 South. Then, go north from Siesta Key, and you’ll arrive at this airport in approximately one hour and 19 minutes.
Where to Stay
There’s nowhere more beautiful to stay than our Siesta Key vacation rentals, with white sandy Siesta Key beaches, fascinating historical sites, and plenty of attractions nearby! For comfortable villas that feel like home, you’ll love our rentals at The Cottages on the Key. We offer luxurious spaces at an affordable price with plenty of housing available for your family or party of friends. The best part? You’re mere minutes away from Siesta Key Beach! Hang out at the Siesta Key beachfront rental and head out for a beach day in no time.
When it’s time to leave your tropical retreat, you’ll have airports near Siesta Key ready to take you home.
Our rentals have anywhere between one and eight bedrooms depending on how much room you need. In the living space, you’ll have access to our fully furnished interiors, comfortable furnishings, and more! For entertainment, you’ll have free high-speed Wi-Fi and HDTVs for everyone to enjoy movie night after a long day. There’s no need to go shopping when you arrive at our rentals because we gladly provide the essentials. After all, who wants to go out right when you’ve just started vacation? Our Siesta Key vacation home rentals have a fully equipped kitchen with a Keurig coffee maker and a dishwasher. Stay clean with our starter pack of home essentials like dish soap, a dish sponge, dishwater and laundry tablets, and cleaning wipes. For laundry, you’ll have your own washer and dryer to freshen up everyone’s clothes. In the bathrooms, you’ll find a starter pack of toiletries including shampoo, conditioner, hand and face soap, body lotion, and makeup wipes.
Your beach day will be less stressful with our provided beach towels, chairs, coolers, caddy, and outdoor gas grill. We even offer Island Shuttle Transportation to get you around where you need to go! So, book your stay with us at The Cottages on the Key to see the gorgeous beachfront views and enjoy the fantastic amenities you’ll only find here! Delve into the history of Siesta Key and learn a few new things!