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Grand Bahama International Airport Guide (FPO)

Airport info
Code: FPO
Address:
PO Box F-40916, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas
Location:

Grand Bahama International Airport is situated on Grand Bahama Island, 5km (3 miles) north of downtown Freeport.

Number of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +1 242
Telephone:
352 6020.
Timezone: GMT -5:00

Here you'll find essential information on Grand Bahama International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Information: 

There is an information desk in the International Terminal.

Website: 
www.freeportcontainerport.com/gbair.php
Transfer between terminals: 

The terminals are within a short walking distance of each other.

Driving directions: 

From the centre of Freeport, take the East Mall Drive or the West Mall Drive north to The Mall and follow signs to the airport. Coming from the west, take Queens Highway and take the airport exit north of Freeport. From the east, take the Grand Bahama Highway and take the airport exit to the north of Freeport.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal buildings 24 hours a day. To order a taxi, call the Grand Bahama Taxi Union (tel: 352 7101), or Freeport Taxi (tel: 352 6666).

Shuttle: Some hotels and resorts provide shuttle services to Grand Bahama International Airport. Please contact the relevant hotels for more information.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

ATMs are available throughout the terminals.

Communication: 

There is an on-site post office at Grand Bahama International Airport.

Food: 

There is a restaurant and bar in the International Terminal.

Shopping: 

There are several shops, including duty-free outlets, at Grand Bahama International Airport.

Luggage: 

Queries about lost luggage should be directed to the airline or to the airport information desk.

Other: 

There is a medical emergency clinic at Grand Bahama International Airport.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are no conference or business facilities at the airport, but these can be found at some hotels around the island. Extensive event and meeting facilities are available at Grand Lucayan Resort (tel: 1 855 582 2926; www.grandlucayan.com).

Disabled facilities: 

The terminal buildings are accessible to disabled travellers. There are toilets for wheelchair users. Accessible taxis are available for transport to and from Grand Bahama International Airport.

Car parking: 

There are parking spaces available in front of the terminals.

Car rental: 

Car hire companies represented at Grand Bahama International Airport include: Avis, Red Kap Car Rental and Thrifty.

Airport hotels

There are no on-site hotels at Grand Bahama International Airport, but there are a few options a short drive away.

Castaways Resort & Suites

The 118-room Castaways Resort & Suites is 3.5km (2.2 miles) from Grand Bahama International Airport. Facilities include wireless internet, an on-site restaurant and a gym. There is a meeting room for up to 50 delegates.

Telephone: 352 6682.
Website:
www.castaways-resort.com
Grand Lucayan Resort

With the option of sea view rooms, Grand Lucayan Resort offers a range of dining and leisure facilities, including two golf courses, and a full-service spa.

Telephone: 1 855 582 2926.
Website:
www.grandlucayan.com
Island Seas Resort

Offering a tennis court, gym and spa, among other facilities, Island Seas Resort is located in central Freeport, just 2.5km (1.5 miles) from Grand Bahama International Airport.

Telephone: 373 1271.
Website:
www.islandseas.com

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