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Airport Name
Grand Bahama International Airport

Airport Location
4.8km (3 miles) outside Freeport town, Bahamas.

IATA Code
FPO

Telephone
+1 242 352 6020

Airport Overview

Also known as Freeport International Airport, Grand Bahama International Airport is a privately owned facility and is the closest airport to Freeport, the important Bahamas cruise port.

The airport is conveniently located 4.8km (3 miles) outside of Freeport town, and is the only airport in the country besides Nassau with a US Border Pre-clearance facility.

The majority of the flights to Freeport International Airport come from the US, with a couple of seasonal services from Canada and Italy. You can get direct flights to Freeport International Airport from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Nassau, Bimini, Great Harbour Cay, Moore’s Island, Atlanta, Charlotte, Baltimore, Louisville and Richmond.

Grand Bahama International received a major upgrade in 2004. The architecture is nothing to marvel at but the airport is clean and modern, and very welcoming to travellers who flock to the Bahamas each year for a bit of sun, sand and surf.

Terminal Transfer

There are two terminals at Freeport International Airport, close enough to walk between.

Getting into Town

Train: There are no trains or subways that service the airport.

Bus: There is no public transport from the airport into Freeport.

Taxi: There are taxis available outside the terminal, however many hotels offer courtesy buses. Rates vary, however they are clearly posted near the taxi rank.

Car Parking

There is parking available outside the terminals.

Information Desks

There is an information desk in the International Terminal.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are ATMs, telephones and a post office in the airport.

Luggage: The airport offers a porter service. Lost luggage queries are handled by individual airlines.

Conference and business: There are no business facilities at the airport.

Other facilities: A restaurant and bar, medical facilities and duty-free shopping.

Wi-Fi: There is no Wi-Fi at the airport.

 

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Ryan ClareRyan has traveled to more than 15 countries including Canada, France, Austria and Spain. He has an insatiable curiosity that manifests in a knack for travel. He hopes to travel to every continent and experience as many cites and cultures as possible.

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