Planes, trains, and automobiles. The possibilities are endless. All we know, is there no stopping you from getting to the beach for a much needed vacation. We are here to discuss a few options on the easiest ways to travel to the Florida Panhandle.
Airports near Destin and Miramar Beach, FL
Destin Executive Airport (DTS)
Address: 1001 Airport Road | Destin, Florida 32541
DTS is a private airport located in the heart of Destin, FL. This airport is not open to commercial flights.
Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
Address: 1701 Florida 85 | Eglin AFB, Florida 32542
VPS is one of the most well-known commercial flight airports you’ll find in the area. If you are staying in Destin/Okaloosa Island/Fort Walton Beach, this will be the closest airport.
Northwest Florida Beach International Airport (ECP)
Address: 6300 West Bay Parkway | Panama City Beach, Florida 32409
ECP airport has been growing in popularity the past few years. Offering commercial flights in a smaller airport setting, you’ll find this one most convenient to Miramar Beach/30A properties.
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
Address: 2430 Airport Boulevard | Pensacola, Florida 32504
PNS is an international airport located about 2 hours away from the Destin – Miramar Beach area. This is a large airport with many commercial flight options.
Driving directions from nearby cities
... from New Orleans, LA
CLICK HERE to see Google map directions. Average drive time: 4-5 hours.
... from Birmingham, Alabama
CLICK HERE to see Google map directions. Average drive time: 4-5 hours.
... from Atlanta, Georgia
... from Orlando, Florida
CLICK HERE to see Google map directions. Average drive time: 6-7 hours.
... from Nashville, Tennessee
CLICK HERE to see Google map directions. Average drive time: 7-8 hours.
... from Houston, Texas
CLICK HERE to see Google map directions. Average drive time: 8-9 hours.
One of the advantages our properties has is the ease-of-access. You can either fly in and enjoy a convenient trip to your vacation rental from the airport, or choose to drive in and experience the road journey along the way! While vehicles aren’t always required, depending on where you stay, they do come highly recommended if you want to enjoy shopping, dining, and all the fun events our area has to offer. Uber/Lyft are available, however, they, too, experience staffing shortages sometimes and can be unreliable depending on season/timing.