Which airport should I fly into for Cocoa Beach?

For long-haul and international flights, Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) is the main gateway near Cocoa Beach. The closest airport, Merritt Island Airport (COI), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Cocoa Beach?

The nearest is about 5 mi (8 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Cocoa Beach?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Cocoa Beach

The closest airports to Cocoa Beach, Florida: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Cocoa Beach, Florida is Merritt Island Airport (COI), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
COI	Merritt Island AirportMerritt Island, United States	5 mi / 8 km	17 min	Regional
MLB	Melbourne Orlando International AirportMelbourne, United States	15 mi / 24 km	29 min	International
TIX	Space Coast Regional AirportTitusville, United States	17 mi / 28 km	34 min	Regional
MCO	Orlando International AirportOrlando, United States	43 mi / 70 km	1 hr 18 min	International
ORL	Orlando Executive AirportOrlando, United States	47 mi / 75 km	1 hr 24 min	Regional
VRB	Vero Beach Municipal AirportVero Beach, United States	47 mi / 76 km	1 hr 25 min	Regional
SFB	Orlando Sanford International AirportOrlando, United States	50 mi / 80 km	1 hr 29 min	International
ISM	Kissimmee Gateway AirportOrlando, United States	50 mi / 81 km	1 hr 30 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Merritt Island Airport (COI) is the most convenient at about 5 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) (15 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Cocoa Beach. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with COI.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near COI saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Cocoa Beach is Merritt Island Airport (COI), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road.