Bahamasair is the national airline of The Bahamas and the country’s main scheduled passenger carrier. It is centered on Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), the primary gateway for international arrivals, and is best known for linking Nassau with other islands across the country’s network of airports, including Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) and Exuma International Airport (GGT). Bahamasair also operates regional flights beyond The Bahamas into nearby parts of North America and the Caribbean.
Southern Air Charter is a Bahamian passenger airline focused on shorter-haul flying. It is mainly used for inter-island travel, connecting Nassau with Out Island airports such as Governor’s Harbour Airport (GHB), North Eleuthera Airport (ELH), Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (MHH), and Treasure Cay Airport (TCB), alongside other domestic airports across the archipelago.
Main Airlines
The best-known carriers based in The Bahamas.
All Airlines in The Bahamas
| Name | IATA | ICAO | Type | Alliance | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamasair | UP | BHS | Passenger | None | 1973 |
| Southern Air Charter | — | SOA | Passenger | None | 1998 |