What airlines fly into Nassau, Bahamas?
There are a number of passenger airlines that fly into Nassau. Each has its place of origin and the capacity of aircraft can vary. No matter where you are in the world there may not be a direct flight to the Bahamas but there is a flight that you can take advantage of.
- Air Canada
- Caribbean Airlines
- American
- Bahamasair
- British Airways
- Copa Airlines
- Delta
- Flamingo Air
- Inter Caribbean
- Jet Blue Airways
- Leair
- Pineapple Air
- Silver Airways
- Southern Air
- Southwest
- Sunwing
- United
- Western Air
- Westjet
The chart outlines the airlines that frequent the Bahamas with their contact numbers.
| Airline | Country of Origin | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Canada | 888.247.2262 |
| Caribbean Airlines | 800.523.5585 | |
| American | United States | 800.433.7300 |
| Bahamasair | Bahamas | 242.377.5505 800.222.4262 |
| British Airways | Europe | 800.247.9297 |
| Copa Airlines | 800.359.2672 | |
| Delta | United States | 800.221.1212 |
| Flamingo Air | Bahamas | 242.377.0354 |
| Inter Caribbean | 888.957.3223 | |
| Jet Blue Airways | United States | 800.538.2853 |
| Leair | Bahamas | 242.377.2356 |
| Pineapple Air | Bahamas | 242.702.7133 |
| Silver Airways | 801.401.9100 | |
| Southern Air | Bahamas | 242.377.2014 |
| Southwest | 800.435.9792 | |
| Sunwing | 242.702.7301 | |
| United | 800.864.8331 | |
| Western Air | Bahamas | 242.377.2222 |
| Westjet | 888.937.8538 | |
Bahamas airline travel requirements
| COUNTRY | Passport | Visa | Return Ticket | Vaccinations | Further information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | X | X | CBP | ||
| Canada | X | X | |||
| Latin America | X | Only if stay is over 3 months | X | Travel Docs | |
| Country other than U.S Canada and South America | X | X dependent | X | X | Travel Docs CDC |
- PASSPORT refers to a valid passport from the individual’s country of birth.
- VISA refers to a Bahamas visa only
What are the Bahamas airline travel restrictions?
The in formation below was taken from the Bahamas official website. Please visit Bahamas.com for up to date information.
VACCINATED TRAVELLERS
- Effective 19 June 2022 fully vaccinated travelers will no longer be required to submit to pre-travel COVID-19 testing to enter the country. Instead, valid proof of vaccination must be presented before boarding a flight to The Bahamas.
UNVACCINATED TRAVELLERS
- Effective 19 June 2022, all unvaccinated travelers ages 2 and older will be required to obtain a negative COVID-19 test — either a negative RT-PCR test or a Rapid Antigen test — taken no more than three days (72 hours) prior to travel and present the negative test results at check-in before travel to The Bahamas.
Is Nassau airport big?
Compared to other airports in the Bahamas and Caribbean Yes it is rather large. The airport at Nassau is named Lynden Pindling International Airport. (LPIA), LPIA is contained within 485,000 square feet of space which makes it the largest airport in the Bahamas and the 4th largest within the Caribbean.
To compare LPIA to airport to the largest airport in the United States, Denver International Airport at 33,917 acres its clear that LPIA cannot be considered a large one when compared at that scale.
However when compared to other airports in the Caribbean it comes in forth in line for the largest and busiest airports in the Caribbean.
How many terminals does Nassau airport have?
There are two main terminals at the Lynden Pindling International Airport, the domestic and international terminals.
The domestic terminal is for flights that fly throughout the Bahamas. The other islands, other than New Providence and Grand Bahama are called family islands or out islands.
The domestic terminal is where you will have to go to catch flights to the family islands. Although there are flights directly from North America to other international islands most connecting flights will require you to use the domestic terminal.
The international terminal is where you international flight from North and south America or Europe will dock. This is also the terminal where major airlines to other countries will be located.
Are there two airports in Nassau?
Officially there is only one airport on the island of New Providence also known as Nassau. This airport is called the Sir Lynden Pindling International Airport.
There are however helicopter landing pads and in the past the Nassau harbour was once used as a landing strip for an airline called Chalks.
Although there is only one official airport in Nassau the Bahamas, being an archipelagic country has over 52 Airports, runways and strips. Many are managed by the Government while many others are all private.
What airport do you fly into for Atlantis?
The Atlantis hotel is located on a smaller island off from New Providence called Paradise Island. Presently in 2022 there are no airports located on paradise island.
To gain access to the Atlantis hotel you must fly into Lynden Pindling International Airport and then drive across the Sir Sydney Poitier bridge to reach Paradise Island.
How early should you get to Nassau airport?
International flights require a lead time of three hours for passengers to arrive at the airport and begin the check-in process while domestic flights require a two hour lead time.
Depending on the time of year, such as summer, international flights can be full which means long lines and even longer wait times. Its best to prepare yourself to be ready to leave your hotel atleast 4 hours before your flight.
This will allow time for travel from your hotel to the airport and then time to check-in and go through security checks.
Although check-in may take about 30 minutes to an hour security checks can take a bit longer so you want that buffer time to get through the long lines.
Is there TSA Precheck in Nassau for airline travel?
Yes there is TSA precheck in Nassau. According to The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
“Nassau is one of 16 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) international Preclearance locations in which CBP personnel inspect travelers prior to boarding U.S.-bound flights. Travelers leaving from those airports proceed directly to connecting flights or destinations upon landing in the United States.”
February 24, 2022 TSA.GOV
Passengers who are members of TSA PreCheck and other DHS Trusted Traveler programs are eligible for TSA PreCheck screening. To find the program that best suits your travel needs, use the Department of Homeland Security trusted traveler comparison tool. TSA PreCheck is also available at no cost for U.S. Armed Forces service members, including those serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Reserves, and National Guard. Enrolled airline passengers can enjoy the benefits on 80 TSA PreCheck participating domestic and international carriers. (info from tsa.gov)
Ten airlines with flights within the United States maintain regular routes between Nassau and the following U.S. cities: Atlanta, Boston, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Washington, Denver, Dallas, Detroit, Newark, Topeka, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Islip, New York, Orlando, Miami, Minneapolis, Chicago, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, Providence, Sanford, San Juan and Tampa. (info from tsa.gov)