Why go
- City in Alabama, United States.
- Served by Baswell Airport.
History
Daphne is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States, on the eastern shoreline of Mobile Bay. The city is located along I-10, 11 miles east of Mobile and 170 miles southwest of the state capital of Montgomery. The 2020 United States census lists its population as 27,462, making Daphne the most populous city in Baldwin County. It is a principal city of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metropolitan area, which includes all of Baldwin County.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Houston*
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth
- Air France AF (717, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, 717) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (717, CRJ-900, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 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 Baswell Airport; 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Daphne, AL. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.