Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) Information

(Nassau / Paradise Island, New Providence, Bahamas)

The Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (often referred to as the Bahamas Nassau International Airport) is the main gateway to the Bahamas archipelago. It resides in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas and New Providence Island. Bahamasair, the national flag carrier, is based here, while the hub is also served by many overseas carriers including British Airways and Continental Airlines.

The airport lies on the western side of New Providence Island, not far from the main beach resorts of Paradise Island, where it has two terminals and two runways. Most flights arrive here from the nearby US mainland (American Airlines) and from Canada (Air Canada), while British Airways has a direct flight from London. The site is reasonably well facilitated, although ground transportation is somewhat lacking.

The Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport played an important role during WWII, when it was originally known as the Windsor Field. Its passenger throughput is presently three million and its main runway is able to accommodate A380 aircraft. There is an onsite observation deck, known as the Lookout There.

Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)

Address: Coral Harbour Road / Windsor Field Road, AP 59222, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, West Indies
Tel: +1 242 377 7281
The Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport is situated 16 km / 10 miles west of the capital and a little farther from Paradise Island. The two terminals are named A and B. Terminal A serves international (non-US) and domestic flights, while Terminal B serves US and domestic flights.

Lynden Pindling Airport Guide

Facilities:

• Currency exchange in either terminal and the Royal Bank of Canada in Terminal A
• ATMs in both terminals
• Good eating and drinking, including the Bahama Dutch Oven, the Heineken Lounge, Bootleggers Bar and Dunkin' Donuts
• Mainly souvenir shops including Caribbean Lighthouse, along with duty free goods and a newsagent (Cays News)
• Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar
• Business services are available at the nearby Radisson and Wyndham resorts
• Adapted toilets, ramps, telephones and reserved parking spaces for disabled visitors
• Three car parks, with short-stay and long-term parking options

Cars

Nassau is about a 20-minute drive from the Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport via the JFK Drive and the Tonique Williams-Darling Highway. It is also straightforward to drive to Paradise Island from the airport by skirting around Nassau and joining West Bay Street. Traffic drives on the left in the Bahamas.

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Buses

While public buses don't actually serve the airport, there are shuttle services provided by the main hotels. If you have one of these hotels booked, your airport transfers will invariably be included. Of note, it is about 30 minutes by bus to Paradise Island.

Taxis and Limos

Taxis are available to destinations on both New Providence and Paradise islands. Fixed-fare taxis gather outside Arrivals, while cheaper metered taxis depart from the road outside the airport grounds. A couple of limousine firms are based here, namely Rich and Famous, and A Touch of Class, providing a more upmarket way to travel into Nassau and other destinations around the islands.