Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)

Overview

Officially known as Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau International Airport is the largest airport in the Bahamas, and the main gateway for the popular holidays destination. Located 10 miles (16km) west of Nassau on New Providence Island, the airport has recently expanded and upgraded its facilities, adding 34 new gates and increasing its capacity to five million passengers per year.

The airport has basic facilities that include a few shops and restaurants, but the main attraction to Nassau International Airport is the efficient processing times; passengers can arrive at the airport about an hour before their flight and enjoy smooth processing and short queues. Nassau International Airport has US Border pre-clearance facilities as well, making flights to the US a simple procedure.

Flights to Nassau International Airport come in from destinations all over North America and the Caribbean, including cities like Toronto, Atlanta, Montreal, Dallas, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Grand Cayman, Kingston, Panama City, Havana, Boston, New York, Montego Bay and Washington DC.

Location

The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) west of Nassau.

Getting to the city

There is no public transport from Nassau Airport into the city. Taxis are available and many hotels offer courtesy buses.

Time

GMT –5.

Contacts

Tel: +1 242 377 1760 or 377 6100.

Car rental

Most major car hire companies operate from the airport.

Transfer between terminals

The two terminals are within walking distance of each other.

Facilities

Airport facilities include a duty-free shop, a restaurant and bar, Internet facilities and tourist information desks. ATMs, banking and foreign exchange facilities are also available. The terminals are fully accessible to disabled visitors. Note that Nassau Airport is now non-smoking throughout.

Parking

Short-term parking at Nassau International Airport charges $2 for the first two hours and $ for each 20 minutes thereafter up to a daily fee of $30. Long-term parking is $3 per hour and $9 per day.

Departure Tax

US$15.

Website

www.nassau-airport.com

Airlines

Flights to Nassau International Airport are available via Air Canada, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Bahamasair, Bimini Island Air, Continental Airlines, Copa Airlines, Direct Air, Flamingo Air, American Eagle, Pineapple Air, Spirit Airlines, Thomas Cook, US Airways, Western Air and WestJet.

Internet

The airport has free wifi.

Business Lounges

There are no business or conference facilities at the airport, however there are conference venues at nearby hotels.

Nassau International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.