Lynden Pindling International Airport
MYNN, Nassau, Bahamas
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (11,353 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 20 minutes to Paradise Island and Cable Beach
Nassau airport guide
Private Jet Charter to the Bahamas
The Bahamas are the closest international getaway for private flyers from Florida, with airports on most of the main islands.
- Main airport
- NAS / MYNN
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (11,353 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to the Bahamas
Nassau is about 45 minutes from South Florida. Exuma, North Eleuthera (for Harbour Island) and Marsh Harbour (for the Abacos) all have international airports for private flights.
Many travelers fly into Nassau, then take a short turboprop flight to the Out Islands.
The Bahamas Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Exuma International Airport
MYEF, Moss Town, Bahamas
- Longest runway
- 12/30 (7,051 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 minutes to George Town, Great Exuma
Exuma airport guideNorth Eleuthera Airport
MYEH, North Eleuthera, Bahamas
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (6,020 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
A short water-taxi ride to Harbour Island
North Eleuthera airport guideLeonard M. Thompson International Airport
MYAM, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (6,100 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 5 minutes to Marsh Harbour, Abaco
Marsh Harbour airport guideBefore You Book the Bahamas
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Entry
You clear Bahamian immigration and customs on arrival at an airport of entry.
Runways
Some Out Island runways are short; turboprops or light jets are often best.
Returning to the US
Clear US customs at your first US airport, such as Fort Lauderdale Executive or Miami-Opa Locka.
When Demand Peaks in the Bahamas
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Peak season.
- June to November
- Hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to the Bahamas
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to NAS for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,109 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,200–$17,700 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,526 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 55 min$45,000–$69,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 185 mi | 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,288 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,900–$18,600 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,298 mi | 3 hr 5 min$13,400–$19,300 | 2 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,137 mi | 2 hr 40 min$11,500–$16,700 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,761 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 20 min$49,000–$75,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,351 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$27,000–$33,500 | 4 hr 35 min$42,000–$64,500 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Marsh Harbour to Stuart
MHHMarsh Harbour
SUAStuart
- Turboprop
- 1 hr 5 min
- Very light jet
- 55 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet Miami to Harbour Island
OPFMiami
ELHHarbour Island
- Turboprop
- 1 hr
- Very light jet
- 50 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet New York to Marsh Harbour
TEBNew York
MHHMarsh Harbour
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 55 min
- Light jet
- 2 hr 35 min
- One way from
- $9,300
Private Jet New York to Nassau
TEBNew York
NASNassau
- Light jet
- 2 hr 50 min
- Midsize jet
- 2 hr 40 min
- One way from
- $12,200
Best Aircraft for the Bahamas
Very light jets and turboprops are ideal from Florida. Light and midsize jets fly from the Northeast.
The Bahamas Private Jet Questions
How long is a private flight from Miami to Nassau?
About 45 minutes.
Which airport do I use for Harbour Island?
North Eleuthera (ELH), then a short water taxi to the island.
