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Bahamas Travel Tips and Information

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Official NameCommonwealth of The Bahamas
Population291,232
CapitalNassau
Country CodeBS
LanguageEnglish
Country Code (international calls)242

The flight time to Bahamas is approximately 4 hours. Check the climate, currency, religion, manners, other information of Bahamas below. Wishing you pleasant travels to Bahamas.


The Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean, to the north of Cuba and southeast of Florida.

Visa and Immigration Procedures to Bahamas

Citizens from America, EU, EEA, Canada, and many other countries are able to enter the Bahamas visa-free for up to 3 months. Visitors will be asked to complete an immigration form, which must be returned upon departure from the Bahamas.

Things/Items Allowed into Bahamas

Passengers over the age of 18 may import without customs duty 200 individual cigarettes or 50 cigars, 1 quart of spirits and 1 quart of wine.

Things/Items Forbidden out of Bahamas

・Narcotics

Things/Items Forbidden into Bahamas

・Firearms and Weapons ・Fireworks ・Indecent or Obscene Items ・Mechanical Games

Voice of Travelers to Bahamas

Booking a ticket to the Bahamas was a good option

I booked a ticket to the Bahamas last year and I loved it. My ticket was very cheap and I purchased my ticket online. The ticket was sent to my email address. My ticket included a meal and I was able to fill out my visa application on the aircraft. My ticket also gave me the option of selecting my seat. Since it was a smaller plane, many seats were already reserved and most tickets were booked. My ticket was booked from Atlanta in the United States to the Bahamas. What a great holiday!

Paradise in the Bahamas!

Booking a ticket to the Bahamas was the best thing I have ever done. My ticket, food and accommodation were very cheap when compared to prices in other countries in the region. My ticket to the Bahamas was definitely a ticket of a lifetime! I enjoyed every second of my holiday in this beautiful paradise. The Bahamas offers one with the opportunity to relax, as well as enjoy adventures. The Bahamas is definitely the place I would like to retire. Do not wait, just book a ticket to the Bahamas and go!

I recently traveled with Bahamas Air and got a great deal on my ticket

I have a big fear of the water and I was not willing to pay for a sea ticket to get to the Bahamas. I had booked a sea ticket before in Croatia and it was the worst ticket I ever bought. I ended up falling very ill and since never purchased a sea or ferry ticket. Bahamas Air was my only option. Booking an air ticket with them was very easy and affordable. I would definitely recommend travelers to buy an air ticket with Bahamas Air when visiting the Bahamas.

Bahamas Travel FAQs

Q. What is there to do in the Bahamas?

A. The biggest attraction in the Bahamas is the beautiful beaches and clear waters. Water related activities such as kite-boarding, kayaking, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, diving, surfing, island boat tours, wild dolphin excursions and even shark encounters, can be enjoyed. On land, there are nature walks at the Clifton Heritage Site and various Cave tours in Nassau. Additionally there is much to enjoy in the city as well, like the National Art Gallery, the Pirates Museum, and several historic sites like Fort Charlotte and Fort Montague.

Bahamas - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights toLynden Pindling International Airport・London Heathrow Airport (London, England) ・Edinburgh International Airport (Edinburgh, Scotland) ・Toronto Pearson International Airport (Toronto, Canada) ・Tocumen International Airport (Panama City, Panama) ・Narita International Airport (Narita, Tokyo) etc.

Airports handling direct flights toGrand Bahama International Airport・Milan-Malpensa Airport (Milan, Italy) ・Toronto Pearson International Airport (Toronto, Canada) ・Orlando International Airport (Florida, United States of America) ・Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (Florida, United States of America) ・Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia, United States of America) etc.

Airports handling direct flights toMarsh Harbour Airport・Miami International Airport (Miami, United States of America) ・Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta United States of America) etc.

Flight Routes to Bahamas

The Lynden Pindling International Airport is the largest international airport in the country and main gateway into the Bahamas. It is a major hub for the national carrier, Bahamasair. Many major airlines offer flights to and from the Bahamas such as Delta, Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways and JetBlue Airways. Direct flights to the Bahamas are available from all over the globe such as Frankfurt, London, Havana, Atlanta, New York and more.