Tropic Ocean Airways has announced new flights to Key West, scheduled to begin next month.
The flights, which are private seaplane charters, will fly from Fort Lauderdale starting on Nov. 27 from Thursday through Sunday, according to the company's website, and will arrive at Signature Aviation at Key West International Airport. The planes can also land directly at The Perry Marina, given that Tropic Ocean Airways "operates amphibious aircraft."
Fares will start from $199, according to the company's website.
"Routing depends on aircraft availability, distance, weather, passenger count, luggage, landing location, and operational planning," the company's website states.
How long is the drive from Fort Lauderdale to Key West?
The drive from Fort Lauderdale to Key West usually takes about four hours, though
times can vary based on where exactly you start traveling from, as well as when you're driving.
According to the company's website, flights from Fort Lauderdale to Key West are expected to last for "under an hour."
Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New flights to Key West from Fort Lauderdale to start next month
