The Bahamas is a chain of hundreds of islands and cays just off the coast of Florida, which makes it one of the quickest beach trips from the US East Coast. Most visitors fly into Nassau on New Providence; smaller airports serve the Out Islands such as the Exumas, Eleuthera and Abaco.
Airports
| NAS | Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau |
|---|---|
| FPO | Grand Bahama International Airport, Freeport |
Best time to go
Mid-December to mid-April is the busiest season, with dry weather and the highest prices. Late spring is a good balance of weather and price. The hurricane season runs from June to November.
Getting there
Flights from Miami or Fort Lauderdale to Nassau take about 1 hour; from New York about 3 hours. Inter-island flights and ferries connect Nassau to the Out Islands.
Tips before you book
- A valid passport is required for air travel to The Bahamas.
- Nassau Airport has US pre-clearance for many flights to the US, so you clear US immigration before you fly home; allow time for it.
- Inter-island flights use small aircraft with tighter baggage limits.
Flight times are typical nonstop times and vary by airline, aircraft and season. Entry rules and airport information can change; check official sources before you travel.