Arrival &
Travel Information

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Flying into Destin is simple

with multiple airports and nonstop service from major cities across the U.S.

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

This is the closest and most convenient airport to Hotel Effie, located just 45 minutes away.

Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP)

Panama city, Florida

1 hour drive, served by Delta, American, and Southwest.

Pensacola International (PNS)

1.5 hour drive, with service from nine major carriers, including Delta, Southwest, American, and United, it’s easy to catch a non-stop flight from major cities.

Destin Executive Airport

Available for private aviation.

How to Get to Destin

Nestled on Florida’s Emerald Coast, Destin is both breathtaking and accessible. Most guests fly into Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) just 40 minutes from the resort. Other convenient options include Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS).

Upon arrival, shuttles, rental cars, and private transfers make reaching the resort seamless.

Airline Options & Transportation

Flying into Destin is simple, with multiple airport options and direct flights available from major cities across the U.S.

For added convenience, direct charter flights are available from JFK to VPS.

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Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

The closest and most convenient option, just 40 minutes from Hotel Effie and The Grand. VPS is served by American, Delta, United, Southwest, Sun Country, Avelo, and Allegiant, with direct connections from New York/Newark, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, and more.

Book a direct flight to vps with the following airlines

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Once you land, getting to the resort is seamless.

Private transportation, family-friendly shuttles, and rideshares (Uber, Lyft)

are readily available, with our concierge on hand to coordinate every detail from car seats to group transportation.

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