Everything travelers need to know about SRQ airport — which airlines fly there, facilities, ground transportation options, and transfers to Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Tampa Bay.
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is one of Florida's most pleasant small airports — efficient, easy to navigate, and perfectly positioned for visitors to Sarasota, Siesta Key, Anna Maria Island, and the northern part of the Gulf Coast. Here's the complete guide.
Airport Basics
- Code: SRQ
- Location: 6000 Airport Circle, Sarasota, FL 34243 (8 miles north of downtown Sarasota)
- Annual passengers: ~2 million
- Terminal: Single terminal building
Airlines at SRQ
- American Airlines — Direct service from Charlotte, Dallas, Chicago O'Hare, Philadelphia
- Delta Air Lines — Direct service from Atlanta, Detroit, New York JFK
- United Airlines — Direct service from Chicago O'Hare, Newark, Washington Dulles
- Southwest Airlines — Multiple destinations
- Allegiant Air — Seasonal leisure routes
- Avelo Airlines — Select Northeast and Mid-Atlantic cities
Why SRQ is Often Better Than TPA for Sarasota Visitors
- Only 8 miles from downtown Sarasota vs. 65+ miles from TPA
- Security typically under 10 minutes
- Easy parking ($12-18/day)
- Single terminal — easy navigation
- Closer to Siesta Key, Venice, Anna Maria Island
Ground Transportation from SRQ
Private Car Service
- SRQ to Downtown Sarasota: 10-15 minutes — ask for current pricing when you book
- SRQ to Siesta Key: 20-25 minutes — ask for current pricing when you book
- SRQ to Anna Maria Island: 30-40 minutes — ask for current pricing when you book
- SRQ to Tampa: 65-80 minutes — ask for current pricing when you book
- SRQ to Clearwater: 75-90 minutes — ask for current pricing when you book
SRQ Airport Facilities
SRQ has been significantly upgraded in recent years:
- Free WiFi throughout
- Several food/beverage options post-security
- Cell phone waiting lot for pickups
- Rental car center accessible from terminal