And Did You Know That . . . Many frequent visitors and residents first discovered Amelia Island as a friendly, comfortable, and entertaining waystation on the way by car or boat to somewhere else. In addition to serving as a final vacation destination, Amelia Island is the perfect place for a tranquil day or evening respite from the hustle and bustle of getting to another Florida destination, or getting home at the end of a Florida vacation farther to the south. Vacationers may also reach Amelia Island by air via the Jacksonville International Airport, which is 30 minutes from the Island. Private, corporate and charter aircraft may use the facilities at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport.
Rental cars are available at both airports.
Unlike Amelia Island, Jacksonville International Airport is located approximately 15 miles inland. Average Monthly High and Low Temperatures and Rainfall Temperatures and rainfall are based on a 30 year average at the nearest data-gathering point in Jacksonville. Amelia Island temperatures tend to be milder. Current conditions are reported from Jacksonville International Airport, approximately 30 miles from Amelia Island. The Island was named by General James Edward Oglethorpe in honor of Princess Amelia, the daughter of King George II of England.