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    Bahamas Private Aviation

    Private Jet Charter Bahamas

    Nassau, Exuma, Harbour Island, and private islands. 45 minutes from Miami. No repositioning fees. Full customs handling included.

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    Airport Options

    45 min

    From Miami

    Same-Day

    Available

    Prices shown are estimates and subject to availability at time of booking.

    Bahamas Private Jet Airports

    Multiple airport options across the Bahamian archipelago. We match the best one to your island destination.

    Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport

    NAS

    15 min from Paradise Island

    Nassau's main international gateway and the primary private jet hub for the Bahamas. Located 10 miles west of downtown Nassau and 15 minutes from Paradise Island, Atlantis, and Nassau's luxury resort corridor.

    FBOs on-field: Odyssey Aviation and Nassau Flight Support — both offering private terminals, customs handling, valet, and ground transport coordination. NAS handles all aircraft sizes including heavy jets and ultra-long-range for transatlantic arrivals.

    Exuma International Airport

    GGT

    55 min from Miami

    The gateway to Great Exuma, the Exuma Cays, Staniel Cay, and the Exuma archipelago — approximately 50 to 60 minutes from Miami or Palm Beach by light jet.

    FBO: ExecAir and local ground handling services. Handles turboprops and light jets. Haute Jets coordinates all Bahamian customs documentation for GGT arrivals.

    North Eleuthera Airport

    ELH

    50 min from Miami

    The closest commercial and private aviation gateway to Harbour Island — approximately 50 minutes from Miami. A short ferry or water taxi connects the airport to Harbour Island, one of the most exclusive private island destinations in the Caribbean.

    Handles turboprops and light aircraft. Haute Jets coordinates all ground handling and customs at ELH.

    Out Island & Private Airstrips

    PVT

    Varies by island

    Many private islands and cays throughout the Bahamas have their own private airstrips — including Fowl Cay, Staniel Cay, and various private estate runways accessible only by turboprop or light prop aircraft.

    Haute Jets has experience coordinating access to private island airstrips and will advise on aircraft requirements and logistics for any out island destination.

    Routes from Bahamas

    Palm Beach → Nassau
    ~45 min
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    New York → Nassau
    ~3 hrs
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    Miami → Exuma
    ~55 min
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    Miami → Harbour Island
    ~50 min
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    Chicago → Nassau
    ~3.5 hrs
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    Empty Leg Flights to the Bahamas

    The Bahamas generates strong empty leg availability year-round, driven by the constant flow of private aircraft dropping clients at Nassau, Exuma, and Eleuthera before repositioning back to Miami, Palm Beach, and New York. These repositioning legs are available.

    • Miami to Nassau and Nassau to Miami — multiple times daily year-round
    • Palm Beach to Nassau — October through April
    • New York to Nassau — November through April
    • Sunday repositioning legs from Nassau to New York and Chicago
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    Aircraft Available from Bahamas

    Haute Jets sources aircraft based near your departure airport — eliminating repositioning fees.

    Turboprop

    Turboprop

    6–9 pax1,800 nm
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    Light Jets

    Light Jets

    6 pax1,900 nm
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    Super Light Jets

    Super Light Jets

    6 pax2,300 nm
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    Midsize Jets

    Midsize Jets

    8 pax3,000 nm
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    Super Midsize Jets

    Super Midsize Jets

    9 pax3,900 nm
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    Heavy Jets

    Heavy Jets

    10–16 pax5,900 nm
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    Ultra Long Range Jets

    Ultra Long Range Jets

    12–16 pax7,500 nm
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    Bahamas Private Jet Experts

    Nassau is 45 minutes from Miami — one of the shortest international private jet routes in the world

    Full customs and APIS handling included with every Bahamas charter

    Out island expertise — Exuma, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, and private airstrips

    No repositioning fees — strong aircraft availability in South Florida year-round

    Dedicated Bahamas aviation advisor available 24/7

    Where Our Bahamas Clients Fly

    Nassau

    Nassau

    Paradise Island in 45 minutes from Miami — the ultimate island escape.

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    Exuma

    Exuma

    Swimming pigs and pristine cays — under an hour from South Florida.

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    Harbour Island

    Harbour Island

    Pink sand beaches and Dunmore Town — 50 minutes from Miami.

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    Private Islands

    Private Islands

    Your own airstrip, your own island — accessible by turboprop.

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    What Bahamas Clients Say

    "Haute Jets made our Exuma trip effortless — customs, ground handling, and a boat to our villa were all arranged before we landed. We were on the beach within 90 minutes of leaving Palm Beach."

    — Private Client, Palm Beach

    "We fly to Nassau every month from New York. Haute Jets handles all the APIS and customs paperwork — we just show up at Teterboro and go."

    — Private Client, New York

    Bahamas Private Jet Charter — Frequently Asked Questions

    Miami to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) is approximately 45 minutes on a light jet or turboprop — making it one of the shortest international private jet routes in the world. From Palm Beach International (PBI) the flight is also approximately 45 minutes. From Fort Lauderdale it is similar. The proximity is remarkable: you clear customs, board, and are wheels-up over turquoise water within minutes of leaving your FBO in Miami or Palm Beach. From New York, Nassau is approximately 3 hours on a midsize jet. From Chicago, approximately 3.5 hours. Haute Jets handles all Bahamian APIS submission and customs documentation for every departure — you simply provide passport information and Haute Jets manages the rest.

    Nassau Lynden Pindling International (NAS) is the primary gateway — the main international airport for Nassau and Paradise Island, with full private jet FBO facilities through Odyssey Aviation and Nassau Flight Support, both offering private lounges, customs coordination, ground transport, and same-day availability. NAS handles all jet sizes including heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft arriving from New York, Chicago, and Europe. Exuma International Airport (GGT) in Great Exuma serves the Exuma Cays and is approximately 50 to 60 minutes from Miami — the gateway to Staniel Cay, the swimming pigs, and the Exuma luxury villa market. North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) is the closest aviation gateway to Harbour Island — a short ferry ride from the runway to one of the most exclusive destinations in the Atlantic. Out islands with private airstrips — including Fowl Cay, private estate runways, and remote cay strips — are accessible by turboprop and light prop aircraft. Haute Jets coordinates logistics for all Bahamian destinations including remote out island arrivals.

    Pricing depends on the aircraft, dates and routing. Request a transparent all-in quote at https://www.hautejets.com/request-a-quote or call (800) 257-5661. Fort Lauderdale — similar pricing to Miami. Haute Jets eliminates repositioning fees and handles all Bahamian customs documentation as part of the charter — no additional customs broker fees.

    Yes — both are easily accessible by private jet or turboprop from South Florida. North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) is the gateway to Harbour Island — approximately 50 minutes from Miami by light jet or turboprop, followed by a short ferry or water taxi across the harbour to Dunmore Town. Exuma International (GGT) serves Great Exuma and the Exuma Cays — approximately 55 to 60 minutes from Miami. For more remote Exuma Cays destinations — Staniel Cay, Black Point, Fowl Cay — Haute Jets sources turboprop and light prop aircraft certified for shorter out island airstrips. Haute Jets coordinates all Bahamian customs documentation, ground handling, and ferry or boat connections at every out island destination.

    Yes — the Bahamas is an international destination, and all passengers and crew must complete APIS (Advanced Passenger Information System) filing and Bahamian customs documentation for every arrival. This is standard for all Bahamas private jet charters. Haute Jets manages the entire process: you provide passport information, and Haute Jets submits APIS, coordinates with Bahamian customs authorities at Nassau, Exuma, Eleuthera, or your specific destination, and arranges ground handling at the FBO. For same-day Bahamas departures from Miami or Palm Beach, Haute Jets can typically complete APIS filing with as little as 2 to 4 hours notice. For international arrivals from New York or further afield, 24 hours notice is standard.

    Yes. New York to Nassau is approximately 3 hours on a midsize jet from Teterboro (TEB) — a morning departure from New York can have you on the beach in Nassau by early afternoon. Haute Jets handles APIS and Bahamian customs documentation as part of the booking process, typically requiring passport information 24 hours before departure for international flights, though shorter notice is often manageable. Pricing depends on the aircraft, dates and routing. Request a transparent all-in quote at https://www.hautejets.com/request-a-quote or call (800) 257-5661. Haute Jets dispatchers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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