Why go
- Island in the U.S. state of Florida.
- Served by Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport.
History
Amelia Island is a part of the Sea Islands chain that stretches along the East Coast of the United States from South Carolina to Florida; it is the southernmost of the Sea Islands, and the northernmost of the barrier islands on Florida's Atlantic coast. Lying in Nassau County, Florida, it is 13 miles (21 km) long and approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) wide at its widest point. The communities of Fernandina Beach, Amelia City, and American Beach are located on the island, and it is in the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 26 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300) · 8 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Nashville
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, 737-800, 737-900, 757, M90, CRJ…) · 7 routes: Atlanta, Boston*, Cincinnati*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*, New York*, New York
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, A319, 737, CRJ-700, M83, MD-80…) · 6 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami*, Philadelphia, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, Saab 340, A320, 737-700, CRJ-700, Embraer 170) · 6 routes: Chicago, Houston*, Marsh Harbor*, Newark*, Tampa*, Washington*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, A319, 734, CRJ-700, M83, MD-80…) · 6 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Philadelphia, Washington*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190, A320) · 3 routes: Boston, New York, San Juan
- AirTran Airways FL (717, 737-700) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*
- Silver Airways (3M) 3M (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Marsh Harbor, Tampa
- AeroMéxico AM (737-800, 757, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800, 737-900, 757, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (737-900, 757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Cumberland Queen Ferry Dock, 8.3 mi); routes include Cumberland Sound Ferry, Cumberland Island Passenger Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Amelia Island, FL. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.