Sleeping in Airports

Key West Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Key West Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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EYW Airport Overview

key west airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Key West International Airport.

What to expect

Key West Airport (code: EYW) consists of a tiny terminal with a few eateries and gift shops. WiFi is available. There are no private lounges at this airport.

Sleeping in Key West Airport

We have received reports that sleeping at the airport terminal, surrounding property, or on the beaches is strictly prohibited. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels within a quick shuttle ride of the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below, or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Key West Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.   

Airport Hours

The terminal is open 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Key West Airport that provide airport shuttles:

  • Hampton Inn Key West – Airport shuttle is available for a fee. » Check Rates
  • Margaritaville Beach House Key West – Airport shuttle is available for a fee.  Hours are 8:00AM – 12:00AM.  » Check Rates
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Key Resort – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Key West, search for deals and read traveller reviews.

Airport Lounges

There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Food options include: Conch Flyer Restaurant • First Call Beach Bar • Last Call Beach Bar.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

Recharge your cell phones and tablets at the mobile charging station. Location: unknown.

Showers

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WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at Monroe Airport. Connect to the “MC-Public” network. No log-in is needed!

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Ticketing area • Departure lounge • Baggage Claim.

Baby Care Facilities – Nursing mothers can breastfeed and care for their babies privately in the Mamava Suite, located in the Departures lounge. Changing tables are also available in restrooms throughout the airport.

Currency Exchange – Not available.

Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free is unavailable, but you will find two gift shops.

Postal Services – Drop off your last-minute postcards at the airport’s mailbox. Location: outside the arrivals level on the lower roadway.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Smoking – There is a smoking area located outside the terminal.

Airlines
Key West Airport is served by the following airlines: Allegiant • American Airlines • Delta Air Lines • Jet Blue • Silver Airways • United Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Key West Airport is served by Keys City bus routes Green and Blue, and the Lower Keys Shuttle. For route maps, schedules and fare information, visit the Key West Transit website.

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies offer services on-site: Avis • Budget • Dollar • Hertz • Thrifty. A few other agencies serve the airport from a nearby off-site location, these include: Alamo • Enterprise • National.

Hotel Shuttles

A few area hotels provide airport shuttle service: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Key Resort – Key West   •  Hampton Inn Key West  • Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel.

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis are available 24 hours a day in the ground transportation area. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.

Last updated: 2024-08-26

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.