Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
AIRLINES FLYING TO/FROM THE BAHAMAS
The Bahamas is well served by flights from North America and Europe. Its proximity to
Florida means regular, relatively inexpensive flights from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Or-
lando, as well as other east-coast gateways. Nassau is less than three hours' flying time
from the northeast USA and about 30 minutes by jet from Miami.
The national airline of the Bahamas,
Bahamasair
( 242-377-5505, Freeport
242-352-8341;
www.bahamasair.com
) has an unblemished safety record and the pilots
have an excellent reputation (see
www.airsafe.com
for details). However, delays and lost
luggage are regular occurrences. Bahamians say, 'If you have time to spare, fly Bahama-
sair.' You are warned.
The following major international airlines have offices at Nassau Airport.
Air Canada
(AC;
1-888-247-2262, 242-377-8220;
www.aircanada.ca
;
hubs Toronto &
Montréal)
Air Jamaica
(JM;
1-800-523-5585, 242-377-3301;
www.airjamaica.com
; hub Mont-
ego Bay)
American Airlines/American Eagle
(AA; 1-800-433-7300, 242-377-2355;
www.aa.com
;
hubs New York, Newark, Miami & Orlando)
Bahamasair
(UP; 242-377-5505, Freeport 242-352-8341;
www.bahamasair.com
;
hubs Nassau, Freeport, Miami, Orlando & Fort Lauderdale)
British Airways
(BA;
1-800-247-9297, 242-377-2338;
www.british-airways.com
;
hubs Heathrow & Gatwick)
Continental/Gulfstream International
(3M; 1-800-231-0856, 242-394-6019;
www.continental.com
,
www.gulfstreamair.com
;
Star Plaza, Mackey St, Nassau; hubs
Miami, Fort Lauderdale & West Palm Beach)
Delta Air Lines/Comair
(DL; 1-800-241-4141, 242-377-7774, 800-354-9822;
www.delta.com
;
hubs New York, Orlando, Cincinnati & Atlanta)
US Airways/US Air Express
(US;
1-800-622-1015, 242-377-8886;
www.usair.com
;
hubs New York & Miami)
CHARTER AIRLINES
Charter flights are available throughout the Bahamas via dozens of charter companies.
Only fly with companies holding either a valid American FAA (Federal Aviation Adminis-
