Why go
- Census-designated place in Florida, United States.
- Served by Merritt Island Airport (COI).
- Home to roughly 34,300 people.
History
Merritt Island is a peninsula in Brevard County, Florida, United States, located on the eastern Florida coast, along the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the name of an unincorporated town in the central and southern parts of the island and a census-designated place (CDP).
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ) · 1 route: Charlotte
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- US Airways US (CRJ) · 1 route: Charlotte
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
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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 Merritt Island Airport (COI). 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 Merritt Island, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.