Lake Martin, Alabama

Private charter · DSI → ALX

Destin to Lake Martin

176 miles, about 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Destin to Lake Martin, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Destin Executive Airport in Destin to Thomas C Russell Field in Lake Martin, 176 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
176 mi
Flight
1 hr
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
DSIDestinALXLake Martin
DSI → ALX176 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Destin

Airports in Destin

  • DSI

    Commercial airport

    Destin Executive Airport

    Destin · KDTS

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • VPS

    Commercial airport

    Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

    Valparaiso · KVPS

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    12,004 ft

  • CEW

    Commercial airport

    Bob Sikes Airport

    Crestview · KCEW

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    8,006 ft

Arriving Lake Martin

Airports in Lake Martin

  • ALX

    Regional airport

    Thomas C Russell Field

    Alexander City · KALX

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    5,422 ft

  • AUO

    Regional airport

    Auburn University Regional Airport

    Auburn · KAUO

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,264 ft

  • K06A

    Regional airport

    Moton Field Municipal Airport

    Tuskegee

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,005 ft

  • K08A

    Regional airport

    Wetumpka Municipal Airport

    Elmore

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    3,013 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lake Martin

Lake Martin was created in the 1920s when Alabama Power built Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River, and its more than 40,000 acres of clear water and hundreds of miles of wooded shoreline have made it Alabama’s favorite lake for second homes. Families from Birmingham, Montgomery and Atlanta keep houses along its coves, and the communities developed by Russell Lands, including Russell Crossroads, have added restaurants, marinas and golf. The nearby town of Alexander City is the main commercial center, with a long manufacturing history.

  1. 01

    Wind Creek State Park

    On the lake’s eastern shore near Alexander City, this park offers one of the largest state-operated campgrounds in the country, with a marina, fishing pier, trails and beach.

  2. 02

    Chimney Rock

    This rocky outcrop along the shoreline is a popular boat-in spot where daring swimmers jump from the ledges into the lake, while others watch from anchored boats.

  3. 03

    Russell Crossroads

    A walkable village built by Russell Lands includes a market, restaurants, shops, trails and a stable, and hosts concerts and events throughout the warmer months.

  4. 04

    Kowaliga Restaurant

    Named for a Hank Williams song inspired by the lake, this waterfront restaurant serves Southern cooking with a large deck and boat slips for diners arriving by water.

  5. 05

    Smith Mountain Fire Tower

    A short but steep hike leads to a restored fire tower on Smith Mountain, where the climb to the top rewards visitors with panoramic views of the lake.

  6. 06

    Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

    North of the lake, this park preserves the site of the 1814 battle where Andrew Jackson’s forces defeated the Red Stick Creek, with a museum and driving tour.

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Questions

Destin to Lake Martin flights

How long is a private flight from Destin to Lake Martin?

About 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 176 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Destin to Lake Martin use?

You can depart from Destin Executive Airport (DSI), Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), or Bob Sikes Airport (CEW) and arrive at Thomas C Russell Field (ALX), Auburn University Regional Airport (AUO), or Moton Field Municipal Airport (K06A). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Destin to Lake Martin cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Destin and Lake Martin?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Lake Martin back to Destin are priced the same way.

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