As the capital of The Bahamas, Nassau is extremely well-served with international flights and itself provides onward flights to the principal Islands of The Bahamas, and you'll enjoy a wealth of choice whenever you're ready to see more of New Providence Island itself:
British Airways flies from London to Nassau airport (Sir Lynden Pindling International - NAS) four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
The direct flight takes nine hours, but if you want to combine your trip with a stay in the USA, or fly into a different Bahamian island, you can head for American cities such as Miami, Orlando, Atlanta and New York.
The main airlines connecting the USA and Nassau are: Amercan Airlines/American Eagle Bahamasair Delta Airlines US Airways United Airlines Jet Blue Sky Bahamas
Car hire, buses, horse-drawn carriages, taxis, mopeds and bicycles
Some of the major car hire companies can be found at Nassau Airport or downtown Nassau and it's easy to make car hire arrangements before you leave the UK. Local buses (jitneys) are frequent during the day and an interesting way to see the sights of Nassau. Horse-drawn carriages can also be hired for historical tours of Nassau. Taxis are plentiful throughout the island and prices are fixed from point to point. See below for taxi fares*:
Nassau International Airport to:
Cable Beach - $18
Downtown Nassau - $27
Paradise Island - $32 (add $1 bridge toll)
Cable Beach to:
Downtown Nassau - $15
Paradise Island - $22 (add $1 bridge toll)
Downtown Nassau to:
Paradise Island - $11 ($4 per person group rate for 4 or more passengers)
A five mile taxi ride is approximately $12
Taxi rates quoted are for up to two passengers. Each additional passenger is $3 per person.
*subject to change. Other options to consider for exploring Nassau are scooter and bicycle hire.
