Flights to key west
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Overview
If you love tropical sunshine, gourmet seafood, water sports, fishing, shopping, and cocktail bars, Key West is definitely the destination for you. America’s southernmost city is also one of its vacation hotspots. Part of that appeal is nature’s bounty. The warm Caribbean waters around the island teem with fish, attracting sport fishing fans and divers to explore its vibrant, colourful reefs.
What’s more, the catch from these waters is also turned into magical seafood dishes by expert chefs at local favourites like the Half Shell Raw Bar, Square One, and A&B Lobster House. Key West is also a party destination. Spring Break sees the island come alive with parties, and Fantasy Fest in October is the island’s equivalent of Mardi Gras. The fashion stores and outlets on Duval Street will delight shoppers, while there’s even something to satisfy literature fans, in the shape of Ernest Hemingway’s house.
Climate
Key West’s weather is warm and balmy year-round. Through winter and spring, you can expect highs in the mid-70s, with lows rarely dipping below the 60s. Things heat up in the summer but rarely go above the low 90s. Watch out for clouds and rain between May and October as well as extremely high humidity, which can reach 100 per cent from July to September.
Travel Information
Language: Spanish & English
Currency: US Dollar ($)
Local time: GMT -4
Avg. Flight Time: 13h 1m
Best Time To Visit
Being a tropical destination, Key West lets you experience a rainy and dry season. The best time to visit is probably between January and May. As summer approaches, the weather becomes much more humid, while from January the rains fall away, leaving bright, warm, dry conditions. Although, this is also the peak vacation season. If you want to avoid festival crowds, try a break in September or October, when prices will be lower and the island will be more relaxed.
Key West Attractions and Activities
1. History
Key West has a history that stretches back to the 1500s, and there are some fascinating historical sights. Take a boat to the Dry Tortugas to see the massive brick fortress of Fort Jefferson, tour the house that novelist Ernest Hemingway lived in as well as President Harry S. Truman’s Key West retreat.
2. Partying
Not at all being a beach vacational spot, Key West makes up for this with a constant schedule of parties, festivals and a wide range of cocktail bars. Head down to the island in October for Fantasy Fest or join the crowds that gather every evening in Mallory Square to eat, drink, and listen to music as the sun comes down.
3. Nature
Key West’s another prime attraction is the Tropical wildlife. Visit the Key West Wildlife Centre to see the island’s birds, reptiles and a curious population of feral chickens, or dive at nearby reefs to see the corals, crustaceans, rays and more than 500 tropical fish that call Key West home.
4. Seafood
Key West is one of the most excellent destinations across America to dine on gourmet seafood. After all, the rich fishery of the Caribbean is right on its doorstep. Head to Square One (1075 Duval Street) for the seafood hot pot, try the yellowtail snapper at Martin’s (917 Duval Street), or gorge on oysters at Alonzo’s (700 Front Street).
5. Fishing
Key West is popular for its sports fishing community. The seas are rich with grouper, marlin and snapper. Rent a boat, rent a captain, and head out with companies like Southbound Sportfishing (1801 N Roosevelt Blvd) to learn the ropes or pursue a lifelong passion.
Airlines Operate Flight to Key West
- Iberia
- American Airlines
- Delta Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Key West - 13h 1m
- Manchester to Key West - 12h 23m
- Newcastle to Key West - 16h 22m
- Birmingham to Key West - 15h 42m
- Glasgow to Key West - 13h 56m
- Edinburgh to Key West - 15h 35m
- Belfast to Key West - 15h 3m
Distance to the City Centre
If you are flying into Key West International Airport, the airport is only two miles east of the city centre, so getting to your hotel shouldn’t be a problem. The best way into town is to catch an airport shuttle, book a taxi, or rent a car from the terminal.
Transport from Key West
Flights to Key West land at Key West International Airport (EYW) where travellers have limited options for getting to the city centre. There is a reliable shuttle service that runs to Truman Avenue; simply call and wait about 12 minutes for the shuttle bus to arrive. If you would prefer to rent a car on your arrival you can find all the major companies located within the main terminal building.
Visa Requirements for Key West
All British citizens should must have a valid 10-year machine-readable British Passport. A machine-readable passport has the holder's details like name, DOB, nationality and much more, contained in two lines of text at the base of the photograph page. A machine can read this information.
Tips for your stay in Key West
- If you find yourself booking a flight to Key West in late January, make sure to attend the Food and Wine Festival in celebration of the culinary arts and rich food and drinks heritage found in Key West.
- For those interested in the life and times of the island’s most famous former resident, the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum is a spectacular Spanish colonial structure where the legendary writer lived from 1931 to 1940.
- Shopping in Key West is delightful, and no trip is complete without a stroll down Duval Street to check out its boutiques and art galleries. So, do visit.
- Biking is the best option to explore the city of Key West, whether it be the matter of traffic or convenience.
- Watch for webs and spiders when opening doors or sidewalks.
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