Want to avoid the traffic and crowds at John F. Kennedy or Newark? Drive to the heart of the Hudson Valley and take a flight from Orange County.
Stewart offers direct flights to Reykjavik, Iceland via PLAY Airlines, with many opportunities for connecting flights to other European destinations.
Domestically, Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways offer flights to several cities in South Carolina and Florida.
Below is our list of vacation destination ideas for the last weeks of summer, all accessible via Stewart Airport:
Reykjavik, Iceland
Known for its expressionist architecture, vibrant nightlife and fresh, eclectic cuisine, Iceland attracts visitors from all over the world with its unparalleled natural wonders, including natural springs, volcanoes and boundless lakes.
The 20 cities with connecting flights from Reykjavik include London, Paris, Dublin, Berlin and Copenhagen.
Charleston, South Carolina
Stroll the cobblestone streets of the historic port city or explore the French Quarter by horse-drawn carriage. Fort Sumter, site of the first shots of the Civil War, is just a short drive from downtown.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The tourist capital of the South has 60 miles of coastline and more miniature golf courses per square mile than any other place in the world.
Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers, the gateway to Southwest Florida, is home to the winter residences of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford and offers numerous tourist attractions, including the IMAG History & Science Center and the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium.
St. Pete/Clearwater/Tampa, Florida
In Tampa, walk along the world’s longest continuous sidewalk, Bayshore Boulevard, or enjoy the white sand beaches and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Sanford/Orlando, Florida
Experience the trifecta of US theme parks with Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld, just a short drive from the airport. Also explore the area’s many shopping malls, golf courses and nightlife spots.
More: Breeze Airways offers new flights from Stewart Airport to a destination in Florida
Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Florida
Visit the Miami Seaquarium, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Bayside Marketplace, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Jungle Island, or experience the city’s arts and culture with performances by the symphony orchestra and its professional ballet and theater companies. Miami Beach is known as a scuba diving paradise due to the more than 50 shipwrecks off the coast.
Home to the original Spring Break, Fort Lauderdale is known for its beaches and vibrant nightlife. The Florida city is also known as the “Venice of America” ​​due to its many canals and Italian-style architecture.
