Private charter · Sarasota, FL
Private jet charter to & from Sarasota
Fly private to Sarasota for The Ringling, Siesta Key's white sand, St. Armands Circle and a year-round arts calendar.
- SRQ
- VNC
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Fly private in Sarasota
Sarasota, without the hub.
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- Passengers
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Sarasota has a cultural life well beyond its size. The Ringling museum complex, Sarasota Opera, Asolo Repertory Theatre, the Sarasota Ballet and a busy calendar of festivals make it one of Florida's strongest arts towns, and that draws visitors and second-home owners who want more than a beach. The economy leans on healthcare, professional services, construction, real estate and tourism, with a steady stream of entrepreneurs and remote workers relocating from the Northeast and Midwest.
The beaches are the other half of the story. Siesta Key's quartz sand stays cool underfoot, Lido Key and Longboat Key offer quieter shores, and Anna Maria Island and Venice are close. Seasonal residents arrive in winter, and spring training brings Baltimore Orioles fans to town each February and March. Flying privately skips the airline connection through Atlanta or Charlotte and puts the Keys, the Panhandle and the Atlantic coast within easy reach without long stretches on I-75. Arrive for an opening night, stay for a beach week, and fly home when you are ready.
Airports
Charter to and from Sarasota airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Bluebird flies to and from these airports in and around Sarasota. You board at a private terminal (FBO), with no airline security lines, and the price is for the whole aircraft.
SRQ
Major airportSarasota Bradenton International Airport
Sarasota/Bradenton · KSRQ
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,500 ft
VNC
Regional airportVenice Municipal Airport
Venice · KVNC
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,640 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Sarasota
When to go. The cultural season runs from roughly November through April, when theater, opera and ballet calendars are full and the weather is sunny and mild. February and March add spring training baseball, and the Sarasota Film Festival typically arrives in spring. Summer brings fewer crowds, warm Gulf water and afternoon thunderstorms, with hurricane season from June through November. Late spring and fall are ideal for beach days without the winter rush.
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The Ringling
The former estate of circus magnate John Ringling includes a major art museum with Baroque works by Rubens, the Venetian Gothic mansion Ca' d'Zan and a museum devoted to circus history.
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Siesta Beach
Siesta Key's main public beach is known for powder-soft, bright white quartz sand, gentle water and a long-running Sunday evening drum circle at sunset.
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St. Armands Circle
Planned by John Ringling, this circular shopping and dining district on St. Armands Key is filled with boutiques, restaurants and ice cream shops, a short walk from Lido Beach.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
On Sarasota Bay downtown, Selby is renowned for its living collection of orchids and bromeliads, with bayfront gardens and rotating art exhibitions.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Mote's research-driven aquarium showcases sharks, sea turtles, manatees and the science behind its decades of work on Florida's coral reefs and coastal waters.
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Myakka River State Park
One of Florida's oldest and largest state parks, with a canopy walkway through the treetops, airboat tours on Upper Myakka Lake and no shortage of alligators.
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Questions
Flying private in Sarasota
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Sarasota?
Bluebird flies in and out of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Venice Municipal Airport (VNC). Choose the one closest to where you're going; you board at a private terminal (FBO), so there are no airline security lines and you can arrive shortly before departure.
How do I book a private charter from Sarasota?
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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Sarasota?
Up to 1 passenger, depending on the aircraft. For a larger group, we source a larger aircraft. You pay one price for the whole aircraft, not per seat.
What are popular private flights from Sarasota?
Popular trips include Miami (about ), Nassau (about ), Charleston (about ), and Atlanta (about ). Enter any route above to see a price.
Is private charter in Sarasota, FL safe?
Bluebird has flown charter under FAA Part 135 since 1985. Our Learjet 60s fly under our own Part 135 certificate, with two pilots on every flight. When we source an aircraft from another vetted Part 135 operator, the operating carrier named on your quote holds operational control.
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