In the Caribbean and Atlantic, lies the lovely island of Bahamas. The best way to travel to Bahamas is by air, reaching the airports in Bahamas.
Six major airports in Bahamas are serviced by international airlines including Carnival Airlines, AOM, Delta Airlines, Air Jamaica, British Airways, US Air, American Eagle and Air Canada, with direct flight from major destinations in Europe, North and South America and the Caribbean, with connections around the world.
Bahamasair, the government owned airline with its scheduled domestic services links the island chain, while also providing scheduled service to Florida from airports in Bahamas.
Freeport International Airport is among the famous airports in Bahamas and has a runway of 11,000 feet and is one of the region's largest privately owned airports.
The government managed Nassau International Airport from the popular airports in Bahamas operates with three runways, the longest of which is 11,000 feet.
Nassau and Freeport airports both are busy 24 hours a day with scheduled commercial and private aircraft traffic. Charter services exist to all parts of the island archipelago.
Typical Flight Times to Bahamas are Miami, 35 minutes, New York, 3 hours, Los Angeles, 7 hours and London, 9 hours.
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Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) is among the most talked about airports in Bahamas and is a privately owned joint venture between Hutchison Port Holdings and Grand Bahama Port Authority. GBIA with its 11,000 feet runway is capable of handling the largest aircraft presently in service. A new state of the art international terminal opened in 2004. The noteworthy points are : ISPS Certified, US Pre-Clearance Facility, Full 24 hour Service, Full 24 hour Weather Service, ILS (Instrument Landing System), VOR System, PAPI (Position Approach Path Indicator) system, Distance Remaining Marker, Category seven (7) Fire Fighting Facilities and General Aviation services, including fueling.
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Nassau International Airport (NAS) is located 16 km west of Nassau. Nassau time is GMT less five hours. There are two terminal within walking distance of each other. Taxis and hotel courtesy buses are available. The major car rental companies are represented at the airport.
Airports in Bahamas: Airport facilities are a restaurant and bar, duty free shop, Internet access and tourist information desks. Banking, ATMs and foreign exchange facilities are also available.
The terminals are fully accessible to physically challenged visitors.
Nassau Airport is now fully non-smoking throughout.
The departure tax is US$15.
While in Bahmas you must visit the Grand Bahama Island (Freeport and Lucaya) as well as the lively New Providence (Nassau and Paradise Island). To get away from the crowd and commercialization , visit one of the Out islands such as Andros, Abaco, Acklins and Crooked Island, Berry Islands, Biminis, Eleuthera, Cat Island, Exumas, Mayaguana, Inaguas and San Salvador.
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