Bahamas Getting There

Getting There by Air

The Bahamas’ national airline is Bahamasair (UP) (www.bahamasair.com). British Airways (www.britishairways.com) and Virgin Atlantic (www.virgin-atlantic.com) run direct flights from the UK.

Approximate Flight Times

From London to Nassau is 9 hours, and from New York is 3 hours 30 minutes.

Main Airports

Nassau International (NAS) is 16km (10 miles) west of the city. To/from the airport: Taxi services are available. Facilities: Banking, car hire, post office, bars, restaurants and duty-free shops.

Grand Bahama International (FPO) is 5km (3 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Taxis are available. Facilities: Banking, car hire, car parking, bar/restaurant and a duty-free shop.

The international airport at Moss Town, Exuma, also offers a runway.

There are scheduled turbo-prop services between several airports in Florida and Treasure Cay (TCB) and Marsh Harbour (MHH) on Abaco Island; Rock Sound (RSD) and Governor’s Harbour (GHB), Eleuthera; and Georgetown (GGT), Exuma.
Departure Tax
B$18 for passengers leaving from Freeport; B$15 from all other departure points; children under six years of age are exempt.

Getting There by Water

Main ports: A large number of international cruise ships call at Nassau. Nassau also has direct passenger–cargo connections with the USA, the UK, the West Indies and South America.

Discovery Cruise Ferry (tel: 1 800 259 1579, in the USA; www.discoverycruise.com) runs a daily service from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Lucayan Harbour on Grand Bahama Island.

Travellers arriving in the Bahamas by private boat must pay a Customs and Immigration fee.
Need some holiday inspiration?
Tired of the same holiday destination?
Fresh ideas are just one click away...
Sign up for our newsletter
Be the first to hear about the coolest destinations and the latest travel trends. Plus, competitions, holiday inspiration and amusing facts, delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter
Advertisement

Travel Deals for Bahamas

Advertising features
Travel Partners
Advertisement
Advertisement