Your journey
Private jet to Palm Beach
Palm Beach is an island resort destination with a distinct mainland neighbour. Worth Avenue, Whitehall and the oceanfront hotels belong to the island itinerary; the Norton Museum of Art and many business appointments are in West Palm Beach. Choose between a central island hotel and the southern beachfront before filling the diary. The main airport’s name and code changed in 2026, while some hotel pages still use PBI, so a shared airport name, current code and FBO address matter in transfer instructions. North County Airport is a separate option toward Palm Beach Gardens, not another terminal of the main airport. A short stay works well with one day on the island and another focused on mainland art.
Palm Beach at a glance
- Country / location
- Florida, United States
- Time zone
- Eastern Time: UTC−5; daylight time UTC−4
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Suggested stay
- Three or four nights for the island and a mainland art day
- Best suited to
- Coastal resorts, historic architecture, shopping and cultural visits
- Airport options
- President Donald J. Trump International Airport; North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport
Where to land for Palm Beach
The main West Palm Beach airport is now President Donald J. Trump International, formerly Palm Beach International. North Palm Beach County Airport is a separate general-aviation option whose suitability depends on the aircraft and flight plan.
| Airport | Location and access | Private aviation planning |
|---|---|---|
| President Donald J. Trump International AirportDJT / KDJT; formerly PBI / KPBI | West Palm Beach, west of the island. | The airport authority confirms the 2026 renaming and IATA change to DJT from 18 August. Private handling remains available; reconcile older hotel and booking references to PBI with the operator’s current itinerary. |
| North Palm Beach County General Aviation AirportFAA identifier F45 | Northwest of West Palm Beach, toward Palm Beach Gardens. | A separate general-aviation airport with Signature handling. Compare it for northern appointments, with the operator checking aircraft suitability and current airfield requirements. It is not the closest default for a southern Palm Beach resort. |
Private terminals and arrival experience
A fixed-base operator (FBO) provides ground services for private aircraft and their passengers. The handling team coordinates your arrival; airport opening hours alone do not establish terminal or border-service availability.
Main international airport
Jet Aviation Palm Beach
Jet Aviation lists an active Palm Beach FBO and documents its longstanding operation at this airport. Confirm the private-terminal address, vehicle arrangements and any requested passenger facilities directly; older material may still show the PBI name.
F45
Signature at North County
The county identifies Signature as the FBO, with terminal and hangar facilities. Let the handler confirm the service arrangements for the flight, while the operator checks airport and border requirements separately.
Airport transfers and getting around
Four Seasons Resort
Southern Palm Beach resort benchmark
The resort publishes approximately 20 minutes by car from the main airport, 15 minutes to Worth Avenue and 20 minutes to Downtown West Palm Beach. Its airport page still uses the former PBI name. These are hotel estimates; add the actual FBO journey, traffic and arrival processing.
Worth Avenue, Whitehall and West Palm Beach
Island and mainland days
Arrange a driver for a mainland museum or event day, and group island stops separately. North County is useful for a different northern itinerary; the Four Seasons estimate from F45 to the resort is approximately 45 minutes.
Ask the operating carrier to confirm aircraft suitability, handling and permissions for the actual itinerary. For budgeting, see our private jet charter cost guide.
Where to stay in Palm Beach
Oceanfront near central Palm Beach
The Breakers Palm Beach
A large Italian Renaissance-style resort for travellers who want historic grandeur and an extensive hotel setting. Compare it with a smaller courtyard property if intimacy matters more than the range of resort spaces.
Brazilian Avenue, near Worth Avenue
The Brazilian Court Hotel
Garden courtyards and a smaller historic-hotel character suit a restaurant- and shopping-led island visit. Café Boulud is on the property; this is a different setting from sleeping directly beside the Atlantic.
South Ocean Boulevard
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
A beachfront resort farther south on the island, with Florie’s dining. Choose it for an ocean-led stay while allowing the published drive to Worth Avenue and the mainland museums.
Where to eat
The Brazilian Court
Café Boulud Palm Beach
French-American cooking with South Florida influences, including local seafood and produce. Select the dining room or courtyard setting when reserving a business meal or special evening.
Four Seasons Resort
Florie’s
Mediterranean influences and live-fire cooking provide a resort-based dinner choice. Check which service and setting you are booking: the terrace’s daytime programme differs from dinner in the main restaurant.
The Breakers
Seafood Bar
An ocean-facing seafood setting with nautical details and an aquarium bar. The restaurant currently does not accept reservations, so allow for a wait instead of using it for a tightly timed business dinner.
What to do in Palm Beach
Central Palm Beach
Whitehall and the Flagler Museum
Allow two to three hours for the historic house and its railway-related collections. If seeking an early private visit, ask about the museum’s separate Exclusive Access package and current availability.
South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
Norton Museum of Art
Set aside a half-day for selected galleries and the sculpture garden. Check the current programme and access notices; the published visitor schedule lists Tuesday closures.
Central Palm Beach
Worth Avenue and an island afternoon
Spend a relaxed couple of hours on shops and galleries, then return for beach or hotel time. A southern-island resort needs a planned ride to this area rather than an assumed short stroll.
Best time to visit Palm Beach
November–April is the main period for comfortable outdoor and beach weather. Summer is quieter in some settings but hotter, wetter and within hurricane season.
| When | Conditions and activities | Planning considerations |
|---|---|---|
| November–April | The main period for milder beach and outdoor weather. | Preferred hotel categories, restaurants and event weekends can require early booking. |
| May–September | Hotter, more humid and wetter conditions. | Use mornings for outdoor time and retain indoor museum or hotel alternatives when storms develop. |
| October | A transition toward the winter season, with tropical-weather risk still relevant. | Check forecasts and the current event calendar before committing to water-based plans. |
Major events and advance planning
Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach
The Palm Beach Show
The art, jewellery and antiques show takes place on the mainland. Check the current admission and preview categories and match the car booking to the convention-centre address, not an island hotel or the similarly named boat show.
Plan your stay
Before you travel
West Palm Beach arrivals
Current airport code, familiar place
The airport change is a renaming, not a move to a new site. Put DJT and the selected FBO address in the itinerary while noting the former PBI code if a supplier still uses it.
Island dining
Dress and reservation policies
Check restaurant-specific attire and access rather than assuming every resort venue admits non-guests on identical terms. Seafood Bar has a published dress policy and does not take table reservations.
United States
International entry
Ask the operator to confirm CBP processing and passenger eligibility, including the applicable private-carrier entry arrangements. Keep that work separate from hotel concierge transport.
Suggested itinerary
An editorial starting point. Suggested visit lengths and transfer allowances are planning estimates, not service guarantees.
Chosen island hotel
Arrival
Settle in and dine close to the hotel. Keep a flexible evening if an international arrival includes clearance or a late ground transfer.
Whitehall and Worth Avenue
First full day
Visit the Flagler Museum, take a leisurely lunch and explore the central island. Return for a beach break before a reserved dinner.
West Palm Beach
Second full day
Cross to the Norton on an opening day and spend the afternoon with art or a selected mainland appointment. Return to the island for the final evening, avoiding a succession of back-and-forth bridge journeys.
Nearby destinations and onward journeys
Boca Raton
Add an Intracoastal or beach-resort stay farther south.
Fort Lauderdale
Combine Palm Beach’s historic island setting with marinas, waterways and a cruise connection.
Questions about visiting Palm Beach
Is DJT a different airport from PBI?
It is the renamed main airport at West Palm Beach. The airport authority announced the IATA change from PBI to DJT effective 18 August 2026.
Is North County Airport on Palm Beach island?
No. F45 is northwest of West Palm Beach, toward Palm Beach Gardens.
Can I reserve Seafood Bar at The Breakers?
Its current policy says reservations are not accepted. Leave timing flexibility or select a reservable restaurant.
Is the Norton Museum on the island?
No. It is on South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, on the mainland.
Which selected hotel is near Worth Avenue?
The Brazilian Court is near Worth Avenue. Four Seasons publishes an approximately 15-minute drive from its southern beachfront resort.