Sarasota Bradenton International Airport: Getting to Sarasota

SRQ is at 6000 Rick Piccolo Circle, on the Manatee/Sarasota County line about four miles north of downtown Sarasota. Its position makes University Parkway the key road approach from I-75 and the main northbound route from Sarasota.

For a broader sense of the area after arrival, Downtown Sarasota is four miles from SRQ, while Lido Key is six miles away. Siesta Key and Lakewood Ranch are each 10 miles from the airport, and Venice is less than 30 miles away.

SRQ accommodates rental cars, buses, taxis, limousines and rideshare-app services for airport pickups and drop-offs. Visit Sarasota County names Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty as onsite car-rental providers.

Pickup arrangements can differ by provider. Check the airport’s current instructions or your rideshare app before traveling, especially if you are arranging a curbside pickup.

The airport also provides curbside assistance with loading and unloading, accessible routes with curb cuts, automatic doors, elevators, ramped access to gate areas, preferential seating near gate doors, and accessible restrooms and drinking fountains.

From I-75, take Exit 213 westbound on University Parkway. SRQ is 6.5 miles west of the interstate, on the north side of University Parkway.

From Sarasota, go north on U.S. 41/Tamiami Trail to University Parkway, turn right, merge left immediately, then turn left at the first traffic signal at the airport entrance. Those directions provide a road approach from the city without relying on a specific route through downtown.

Parking and ground transportation arrangements can change. Check the official site before you go.

SRQ has accessible routes with curb cuts, automatic doors, elevators and ramped access to gate areas. The airport also provides preferential seating near gate doors and accessible restrooms and drinking fountains.

From Deluxe Inn, SRQ is about 38 minutes on foot or about 13 minutes by car. If you are considering the walk with luggage, allow for the stated walking time and check the airport’s accessibility information for your needs.

For a first outing after arrival, Sarasota’s downtown is four miles from SRQ, while Lido Key is six miles away. If you are shaping a fuller day around the airport side of town, the one-day Sarasota itinerary offers a route to consider.

Choose your onward transport around your first stop: the airport accommodates taxis, limousines, buses and rideshare-app services, and it has onsite rental-car providers. For driving, University Parkway connects the airport approach with I-75 and U.S. 41.