Nassau Flights and Travel Guide

Nassau, located on the island of New Providence, is the capital of the Bahamas and home to 70 percent of the islands’ population. Nassau is a lively port city that’s frequented by cruise lines throughout the year, and it’s often the first port of call for several cruises departing from Florida due to the island’s close proximity to the southeastern tip of the United States. 

If you’re looking for an island getaway but are stuck trying to decide where to go, look no further than Nassau: You don’t want to miss the festivities that take place in this Caribbean capital throughout the year. If your Nassau flight is planned after the winter holidays, take part in Junkanoo – the rowdy parades filled with boisterous music and colorful costumes that hit the streets after the Christmas holidays. 

Whether you’re snagging a seat on a cheap flight to Nassau or sailing in style on the high seas, a bustling Caribbean city awaits you complete with exceptional beaches, vibrant nightlife and plenty of galleries, museums and historical points of interest to keep you busy on and off the sand.

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Nassau Climate

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When to Fly to Nassau

Book your Nassau flight for a relaxing retreat spent lounging on the island’s sandy stretches or a chance to party all night at one of the island’s famed locales. 

Peak Season: 

Nassau is home to the biggest Junkanoo celebration come Boxing Day, so flights to Nassau fill up fast for the weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year’s Day. Nassau flights are especially full in the winter, when visitors from Europe and North America flock to the island to escape the snow and bask in the sun. 

Off-Peak Season: 

Hurricane season lasts from the beginning of spring through the end of autumn, and this is the best time to find cheap flights to Nassau due to the lull in tourism. Nassau hosts a variety of performances and events during this time to keep visitors coming throughout the year, and the Bahamas National Trust Wine & Art Festival draws quite a crowd in late October.

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Getting Around Nassau

After your Nassau flight arrives, take a taxi from the airport or rent a car at the arrivals gate. The most convenient way to reach the city center is by way of taxi or car – make sure to either agree upon a fare with the driver or double-check to make sure the meter is running before leaving the airport. 

Most hotels in Nassau offer transport to and from the airport, so be sure to make arrangements for your arrival before your flight to Nassau takes off. Nassau is one of the most popular ports of call for cruise ships setting sail from Florida, so if you’re looking for alternatives for a Nassau flight, consider booking an ocean voyage to enjoy a Caribbean vacation. 

Once in downtown Nassau, the city is easily manageable on foot so it’ll give you ample opportunity to stretch your legs after your Nassau flight. Jitneys (local buses) are also a popular and affordable mode of transport. The number 10 jitney leaves downtown Nassau for Cable Beach each day from 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., so flag down the minibus for a quick ride to Nassau’s most popular resorts, golf courses, hotels and beaches.

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Nassau Insider Information

• Those lucky enough to snag a seat on a flight to Nassau during the winter holidays, especially over Boxing Day (Dec. 26) and New Year’s, are in for a treat: Junkanoo, a time-honored Caribbean holiday tradition, is a spectacular parade with music and flashy costumes. You’ll be listening to the cacophony of cowbells, brass bands and conch shells on Bay Street for hours during Junkanoo. If rowdy festivals don’t really suit your fancy, consider booking your Nassau flight for alternate dates. 
• Looking for something to watch while packing for your flight to Nassau? Nassau plays an important part in several of the James Bond films, acting as both a setting and a filming location. “Thunderball”, starring Sean Connery as 007, is the Bond blockbuster that spotlights Nassau, while “Casino Royale”, starring Daniel Craig, also features Nassau. 
• What better way to chill out after a flight to Nassau than kicking it on the beach alongside azure waters of the Caribbean Sea? The 17 beautiful beaches dotting Nassau’s coastline are each unique and immaculately maintained. Endless opportunities await you for water sports, snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing. Popular favorites include Cable Beach, which is the longest stretch of sand on the island at 4 miles long, and Rock Point Beach, where scenes from “Thunderball” were filmed. 
• The Atlantis Resort, located on Nassau’s Paradise Island, is famous for its luxurious accommodations and The Dig, the world’s largest open-air marine habitat home to stingrays, dolphins, sharks and hundreds of other swimming species. The Atlantis has been prominently featured in several television shows and feature films, and several popular music acts from the United States, including N*Sync and the Jonas Brothers, have performed or are scheduled to perform at the exclusive resort. 
• If you’re hoping to explore the surrounding islands before your return Nassau flight, take advantage of the numerous inter-island ferries servicing the Bahamian archipelago and spend the day touring Harbor Island. There are plenty of island tour packages available that include boat travel as well as an introductory tour of Harbor Island. 
• The world suffers from a bad case of pirate fever courtesy the explosive popularity of Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. The Pirates of Nassau Museum brilliantly chronicles Nassau’s history as the base of operations for the real pirates of the Caribbean. Practice your pirate lingo and your best Captain Jack Sparrow impersonation, and head to the museum for a fun and funky day off the beach.

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Nassau Airports

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