Southwest Florida Airport Departures (RSW)

Flight Departures at Southwest Florida Airport

When departing from Southwest Florida Airport there are few things that are good to know upon arriving there.

Parking at Southwest Florida Airport

Parking at Southwest Florida Airport is easy. The Short-term Parking Garage located right opposite the airport’s terminal building offers short term parking, covered as well as open air. The first 20 minutes are free. The Long-Term Parking Lot is located behind the Short-term Parking Garage and offers economy prices for long-term parking with a complimentary shuttle service that pick the traveler and their luggage up by the vehicle and the driver even helps with the luggage, free of charge.

The Cell Phone Lot is located at the Airport Plaza only a 2 minute drive from the terminal. More information about parking at Southwest Florida Airport.

Transfers at Southwest Florida Airport

Rental Cars – The Southwest Florida Airport car rental facility is located on the ground level of the Short-term Parking Garage opposite the terminal. Their rental vehicles are also located in the garage. Off-site car rental offices can be reached through the complimentary shuttle service located on the east side of the parking facility and includes a shelter with a courtesy phone to contact the car rental companies on.

Buses – Route 50, provided by Lee County’s public transportation authority LeeTran, serves the airport and Fort Myers with a direct bus connection. Buses depart from early morning to evening through weekdays and Saturdays and from later morning to afternoon on Sundays. Certain Holidays are exempt.

The nearest Greyhound bus station is located in Fort Myers. There is no direct public transport between the airport and the bus station, although it is possible to travel between the two locations through public transportation. It does, however, require several route changes and will take at least one and a half hours, likely more. More about bus services to and from Southwest Florida Airport.

Taxis – Any taxi company may drop their customers off at the airport. The journey from Fort Myers will take around 20 minutes. The fare will depend on which taxi company is used and the exact location of the journey’s origin. Further information about taxis at Southwest Florida Airport.

Hotel Shuttles – Some hotels offer an airport shuttle service to their guests. These are arranged by the traveler through the hotel directly. Hotel shuttles will drop their guests off on the departures level.

RideShares – These transfers are privately arranged by the traveler through the company’s app or website. Rideshare companies will drop their customers off outside the departures area.

Shuttles and Limousines – Private transfers such as shuttle or limousine are arranged by the traveler with the company directly. Travelers will be dropped off outside the terminal’s departure area.

Trains – The Fort Myers train station is the closest train station to the airport. While it is only a 20 minute drive by car or in a taxi, it can take around 2 hours or more and require multiple transfers to travel from one location to the other using public transportation.

The Terminal at Southwest Florida Airport

RSW has one single terminal building divided into a Main Terminal and three concourses. The Main Terminal is landside, while the concourses are airside.

Security Control at Southwest Florida Airport

The security controls at RSW take place when entering one of the Concourses. Each Concourse has its own Security point.

Accessibility at Southwest Florida Airport

Travelers in need of wheelchair assistance at the airport may request it through their airline, usually at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure time of the flight. All restrooms are wheelchair accessible.

Smoking at Southwest Florida Airport

Smoking inside the airport is not allowed.

WiFi at Southwest Florida Airport

The airport’s free WiFi network “RSWiFly” is available in the whole terminal and to all visitors.

Luggage Storage at Southwest Florida Airport

The airport does not have any storage or lockers for luggage.

ATMs at Southwest Florida Airport

Several ATMs can be found in the Main Terminal, and also in Concourse D.

Currency Exchange at Southwest Florida Airport

Currency Exchange services can be found in the Main Terminal towards Concourse B. It is open on weekdays, during day time.

Food and Beverages at Southwest Florida Airport

Several places to eat and drink can be found in all areas of the airport. The Main Terminal and the three concourses have at least a Starbucks each as well additional 3 or more establishments.

Shopping at Southwest Florida Airport

The airport doesn’t have a tax-free shop, but there are other retail establishments to be found in various areas of the airport.