Airport and Transportation Information

Flying Here

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is your gateway to the greater Fort Myers area. RSW offers nonstop flights on 15 airlines to 74 destinations, including cities throughout the U.S. and internationally in Canada, Cuba and Europe. An added bonus? RSW is beautiful, medium-sized and as stress-free as airports come. RSW is located approximately 30 minutes from Fort Myers Beach and 45 minutes from Sanibel Island.

Visitor information booths are located at RSW in the upper level atriums and lower level baggage claim areas. There, travelers can ask knowledgeable tourism ambassadors questions and receive directions, maps and information for all the things to see and do in and around Fort Myers.

Driving Here

We’re an easy drive from several other major Florida airports, too: 2 hours from Tampa; 2.5 hours from Miami and Fort Lauderdale; 3 hours from Orlando and 8 hours from Atlanta. To get to Fort Myers by highway within Florida, the primary route is Interstate 75 (I-75), which runs north-south, connecting with Florida's Turnpike and other major arteries, with key exits leading to US 41 (Tamiami Trail) and State Road 82 (Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd) into the city. From South Florida (Miami), you'd take I-75 north and exit appropriately. Key exits include Tucker's Grade (Exit 158) from I-75, connecting to US 41 south into Fort Myers. From central/north Florida (Orlando, Tampa), you'll head south on I-75.

Airlines Serving Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

Click here to see a list of airlines that service Southwest Florida International Airport.

Car Rental Companies and Other Ground Transportation at RSW

Click here to explore everything from car rental options to on-demand taxis, ride app options and more located at and around Southwest Florida International Airport.

Florida Safety Belt Laws

Florida law requires safety belts be worn by all front-seat passengers, regardless of age. Children younger than age 4 and who weigh less than 40 pounds are required to be in a child safety car seat.

Public Transportation 

LeeTran Airport Service, 239-533-8726 (LEE-TRAN), offers hourly service between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. to a transfer point at Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41, with connections to other routes. Several area hotels offer free airport shuttle service.

LeeTran operates bus and trolley routes throughout the area including free seasonal trolleys (late November through April) on Fort Myers Beach and in downtown Fort Myer's historic River District. Learn more about LeeTran's offerings.

The Silver King Dolphin & Beach Taxi runs between The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Tarpon Point Marina and Snug Harbor Marina on Fort Myers Beach. Learn more. 

Parking

Enjoy user-friendly parking throughout our islands, beaches and neighborhoods with paid parking locations that allow you to pay by text, mobile apps, through a website or at a kiosk. Learn more.

Accessibility Services

Click here for more information on accessible services for travelers with disabilities at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). If you require assistance and are not accompanied at the airport, please contact your airline for additional services.

Recently, RSW permitted Reliable Commute LLC, the only ADA accessible car service at RSW. Their vehicles can accommodate up to three passengers and a wheelchair. Learn more about accessibility offerings. 

Map

Get a lay of the land with this map.