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Nassau International Airport Guide (NAS)

Airport info
Code: NAS
Address:
PO Box AP 59222, Nassau International Airport, Nassau, Bahamas
Location:

The airport is situated 16km (10 miles) west of Nassau on New Providence Island.

Number of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +1 242
Telephone:
377 1759
Timezone: GMT -5:00

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

Information: 

There are two tourist information desks at the airport, one in arrivals (tel: 377 6806) and one in departures (377 6782) in Terminal 1.

Transfer between terminals: 

The two terminals are within easy walking distance of each other.

Driving directions: 

Head west on West Bay Street to Blake Road which leads to JFK Drive. Take a right turn on JFK and the airport is about 3km (2 miles) on the left-hand side. The airport is well sign-posted from Nassau.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Taxi: Taxis are the only form of public transport that serve the airport.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Both terminals have ATMs and telephone booths . There is a bank and a post office in the Terminal 1 lobby . Internet stations are available in both terminals.

Food: 

There are several bars and cafes located throughout the airport.

Shopping: 

Shops selling records, clothes and souvenirs are available. There is also a newsagent and duty-free shopping is available.

Luggage: 

Trolleys are available free of charge in the US departure lobby . There are no lockers facilities at the airport. For lost property enquiries, contact the Airport Authority Security Division .

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There is no executive lounge at the airport. The Sheraton Cable Beach (formerly the Radisson) (tel: 327 6000; www.starwoodhotels.com) and the Wyndham Nassau Resort (tel: 327 6200; www.wyndham.com) nearby both have conference facilities.

Disabled facilities: 

The airport is fully accessible to disabled travellers. There are ramps, adapted toilets, lifts and dedicated parking spaces outside the terminals. Passengers requiring assistance should inform their airline before travelling.

Car parking: 

There are 1,760 parking spaces at the airport and three parking lots.

Car rental: 

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National and Thrifty are all represented at the airport. Car rental desks are located just outside the customs hall.

Airport hotels

There are no hotels on site. Hotels closest to the airport are located at Cable Beach (6km/3.5 miles from the airport) and include Breezes (tel: 1 877 467 8737; www.breezes.com), Orange Hill Inn (tel: 327 7157; www.orangehill.com), Sheraton Cable Beach (formerly Radisson) (tel: 327 6000; www.starwoodhotels.com), Sandals Royal Bahamian (tel: 1 888 726 3257; www.sandals.com) and Wyndham Nassau Resort (tel: 327 6200; www.wyndham.com).

Breezes
Telephone: 1 877 467 8737
Website:
http://www.breezesresorts.com
Orange Hill Inn
Telephone: 327 7157
Website:
http://www.oranghill.com
Sandals Royal Bahamian
Telephone: 1 888 726 3257
Website:
http://www.sandals.com
Sheraton Cable Beach
Telephone: 327 6000
Website:
http://www.starwoodhotels.com
Wyndham Nassau Resort
Telephone: 327 6200
Website:
http://www.wyndham.com

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