Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)

Overview

What was once a small airstrip for private planes has grown into a modern facility offering convenient access to the busy holiday resorts in central Florida. Located three miles (5km) out of central Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach International Airport has three runways and two terminals that serve nearly 300,000 passengers each year.

Flights to Daytona Beach International Airport are limited, however there are busy routes to nearby cities like Charlotte and Atlanta. The airport is often overlooked in favour of larger airports in Orlando and Jacksonville, however the small facility is a great way to avoid the congested traffic of those facilities.

Services and amenities at Daytona Beach International Airport are basic, but there are a few shops and restaurants to keep people entertained while they wait for their flights.

Location

The airport is located four miles (6km) southwest of Daytona Beach.

Getting to the city

The Votran municipal bus service stops at the airport regularly on weekdays and Saturdays, with a more limited service on Sundays. An adult bus fare is about $1.75.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Car hire desks are located inside the terminal, opposite the baggage claim area.

Airport Taxis

There are taxis from multiple companies available at the east end of the terminal, located just outside the baggage claim area.

Facilities

Airport facilities include shops, restaurants, a meeting room, ATMs, postal services, and a lost and found.

Parking

Short-term parking facilities, located adjacent to the main terminal, offer 15 minutes free parking and thereafter charge $1 every 30 minutes, up to a daily maximum of $15. Long-term parking costs $12 per day. Weekly parking is available for $65. There are free shuttles operating to the terminal.

Website

www.flydaytonafirst.com

Airlines

Flights to Daytona Beach International Airport are available on Delta and US Airways.

Internet

There is free WiFi throughout Daytona Beach International Airport.

Business Lounges

There are conference and meeting facilities available with internet access, catering servicese, and audi-visual equipment.

Daytona Beach International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.