Travel to Eleuthera is usually done by flying into one of three airports located North, North Central and South Eleuthera. Available carriers for Eleuthera flights can be found below.
There are basically two ways to fly to Eleuthera:
The first, and usually the most cost effective method, is to fly to the newly expanded and renovated Nassau Airport (NAS). Once there, make a separate connection with one of the three airlines that provide regular service to Eleuthera: Southern Air, Bahamasair and Pineapple Air. You can make reservations and see the schedules for these carriers on their web sites listed below. When going through Customs in Nassau, you can use the “Family Island Transit / Family Island Connections” line for faster service.
The second option is to book direct with a single carrier, such as American Airlines, which typically means flying via Miami (MIA) or Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) airports. There are charters as well; many operating out of Ft. Lauderdale.
Once you arrive at an Eleuthera airport, travel is usually accomplished via car rentals. Do not forget to drive on the left side of the road! The main highway that travels from one end of Eleuthera to the other is called Queen's Highway; a winding two lane road in reasonable condition with a speed limit of 45 MPH. Expect some rough spots when traveling in low lying areas due to the harsh environments. Be very cautious on your first visit until you become familiar with road conditions - don't ruin your vacation! Side roads range from paved to “four wheel only” conditions. Expect the unexpected.
Rental vehicles can be rented at an Eleuthera airport and rental companies are supposed to be licensed by the government. Most rental cars age average 10+ years and car rental agreements are informal -- ask for a receipt. Gasoline prices are usually double U.S. rates. Rental rates vary from $50 - $75 per day with weekly rental rate discounts available.
Eleuthera Airports
North Eleuthera Airport
is located at approximately N25.48° latitude and W76.68° longitude. There is a small snack shop on the premises along with a gift shop, several restaurants and a bar across the street. This is the busiest airport of the three. North Eleuthera airport has the most airline service from commercial airlines, air charter services and private airplanes. Much of the service has to do with vacation travel to neighboring
Harbour Island which can be reached by a ten minute taxi ride followed by a ten minute water taxi ride.
For international flights, airlines ask that all passengers check in two hours before their flight as the flight can arrive early or close early -- do not risk losing your seat. North Eleuthera airport is now upgraded with a security checkpoint.
Please Note: Pineapple Air and a few other airlines operate at the various airport terminals on Eleuthera with flights originating out of Nassau, however, their schedule does not appear below. You can view their current schedule on their web sites and/or refer to the LPIA website:
Nassau International Airport Flight Arrivals and Departures
Airport Codes:
- North Eleuthera Airport, Bahamas - ELH
- Governor's Harbour Airport, Bahamas- GHB
- Rock Sound Airport, Bahamas - RSD
- Nassau, Bahamas - NAS
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida - FLL
- Miami, Florida - MIA
- Atlanta, Georgia - ATL
Governor's Harbour Airport
is located at approximately N25.28° latitude and W76.33° longitude. There is a small snack shop at the airport and a nearby bar and liquor store. Governor's Harbour airport is approximately 7.8 miles north of Governor's Harbour and 12.3 miles south of Alice Town and Hatchet Bay.
Rock Sound Airport
is located at approximately N24.89° latitude and W76.17° longitude. Rock Sound Airport is just north of Rock Sound and approximately 6.3 miles south of Tarpum Bay.
Eleuthera Travel Tips and Resources
Listings for commercial airlines and charter air services serving Eleuthera are purely informational and are not endorsements.
Eleuthera Flights
Eleuthera Airlines With Scheduled Flights from Nasssau to Eleuthera Airports
Nassau International Airport Flight Arrivals/Departures
Bahamas Air - 242-377-8451
Flights from Nassau to North Eleuthera airport, Governor's Harbour airport and Rock Sound airport.
Pineapple Air - 242-328-1329 242-323-2420 242-225-1044
Flights from Nassau to North Eleuthera airport, Governor's Harbour airport and Rock Sound airport.
Southern Air Charter - 242-323-7217 242-323-6833
Flights from Nassau to North Eleuthera Airport, Governor's Harbour Airport and Rock Sound Airport.
Airlines With Scheduled Flights from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Eleuthera Airports
Eleuthera flights scheduled direct from Ft. Lauderdale to North Eleuthera Airport and Governor's Harbour Airport:
Silver Airways - US 801-401-9100 Bahamas 844-674-5837
Aztec Airways - US 844-359-2982
Scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport into North Eleuthera and Governor's Harbour.
Eleuthera Airlines With Scheduled Flights from Miami to Eleuthera Airports
American Airlines - 800-433-7300
Provides a scheduled flight from Miami airport to North Eleuthera Airport.
Airlines With Scheduled Flights from Atlanta to North Eleuthera Airport
Delta Air - 800-455-2720
Beginning December, 2015, provides a scheduled flight from Atlanta to North Eleuthera Airport. Read Delta's announcement.
Eleuthera Air Charter Flights
Southern Air Charter - Bahamas: 242-323-7217 or 242-323-6833
Flights from Nassau to North Eleuthera Airport, Governor's Harbour Airport and Rock Sound Airport.
Aztec Airways Charter - US 844-359-2982
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas.
Bahamas Ferry Services
Water ferry service from Nassau to Spanish Wells, Governor's Harbour and Harbour Island.
Besides flying either commercial airlines or air charter services to Eleuthera, you can also take Bahamas Ferries from Nassau to either Spanish Wells, just off the Northwest tip of Eleuthera, or Governor's Harbour in Central Eleuthera (Thursdays only.)
Bahamas Ferries - 242-323-2166 / 242-394-9700
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