Getting Here
The Fort Myers Sanibel area is served by Southwest Florida International Airport, with international and nonstop domestic service from many cities.
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), located in Fort Myers, is your gateway to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. RSW is located approximately 30 minutes from Fort Myers Beach and 45 minutes from Sanibel Island. About 20 airline partners serve RSW with nonstop service throughout the U.S. and international service to Canada and Germany. With flights to major gateways like Atlanta, Chicago, New York and more, travelers have access to convenient connections worldwide.
Visitor information booths are located in the upper level atriums and baggage claim. There, travelers can ask questions and receive directions, maps and brochures for attractions and accommodation. For more information, contact Visitor Services at visitorservices@leegov.com.
For current flight schedules to and from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, visit the airport website at www.flylcpa.com.
There are many options you can use to get to South Seas Island Resort. From the nearest airport, Fort Myers, it is about 1 ½ drive to South Seas Island Resort during moderate traffic times. The road is well maintained and is a comfortable drive. There is a $6 fee to travel on the causeway to South Seas Island Resort. It is free to return to Fort Myers.
Uber and Lyft both operate in the area. The driver will collect you are the airport and drive you to your destination. If you download the app you can ask for a quote from your airport to South Seas Island Resort.
The following companies provide shuttle a service from Fort Myers to South Seas Resort. Please contact them directly for rates and pick-up times. If you are travelling in a large group, please provide them with all of the flight information.
- Ambassador Transportation – 239-204-0783 – ambassadortransportation.biz
- Dolphin Transportation – 239-530-0100 – dolphinnaples.com
Car rentals are another option. This will allow you the flexibility to travel and see some of the area around Fort Myers and Sanibel. There are many rental companies at Fort Myers airport. For those who are members of Costco; they have discounted rental car rates.
Unfortunately, South Seas Island Resort do not run a shuttle service between their location and the airport. Though the options above will allow you to enjoy your travel around the Fort Myers and Sanibel region.
View interactive map on Bing. Download a PDF of the driving directions.
Longitude and Latitude Coordinates: 26.525680, -82.191110
| 1 | Begin Journey | Southwest Florida International Airport Leave Regional Lane towards Chamberlin Parkway |
| 2 | 0.2 miles | Turn left on to Chamberlin Parkway |
| 3 | 1.8 miles | Turn left on to County Road 876 E / Daniels Parkway Pass Wendy's in 1.7 miles |
| 4 | 4.0 miles | Turn left on to Ben C Pratt Parkway / Six Mile Cypress Parkway / CR-865 S |
| 5 | 1.7 miles | Keep straight on to SR-865 S / Ben C Pratt Parkway / Six Mile Cypress Parkway |
| 6 | 1.1 miles | Keep straight on to Gladiolus Drive / CR-865 S |
| 7 | 1.3 miles | Take sliproad left to CR-869 South towards Captiva / Fort Myers Beach / Sanibel Pass Shell on the right in 0.1 miles |
| 8 | 6.3 miles | Keep straight on to McGregor Boulevard / CR-867 S |
| 9 | 1.9 miles | Keep left to stay on Sanibel Causeway / CR-867 Pay a $6.00 USD bridge toll (cash only). |
| 10 | 3.0 miles | Road name changes to Causeway Boulevard |
| 11 | 0.5 miles | Turn right on to Periwinkle Way |
| 12 | 2.5 miles | Turn right on to Palm Ridge Road |
| 13 | 0.4 miles | Road name changes to Sanibel Captiva Road |
| 14 | 7.3 miles | Road name changes to Captiva Drive |
| 15 | 3.3 miles | Bear right on to Plantation Road / South Seas Plantation Road, and then immediately turn right on to Chadwicks |
| 16 | 459 feet | Arrive at Chadwicks The last intersection is Plantation Road / South Seas Plantation Road |
| 17 | Journey Ends | Arrive at South Seas Island Resort 5400 Plantation Road, Captiva, FL 33924, United States |