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Charter a Private Jet to the Bahamas

The Bahamas, a nation consisting of 29 islands, 661 cays, and 2,387 islets (rocks), is served by four major airports, and allows direct flights to and from key destinations in Europe, North and South American and the Caribbean. Besides Saint Martin, it is one of the most popular vacation destinations for private jet charter travelers.

Nassau International Airport (MYNN):
Lynden Pindling International Airport, formerly known as Nassau International Airport, is the largest airport in the Bahamas, and the largest international gateway into the country. Nassau International Airport is one of two Bahamian Airports that has US Border Pre-clearance facilities.
The name of the airport was officially changed on July 6, 2006 in honor of The Right Honourable Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling (22 March 1930 – 25 August 2000), first Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Grand Bahama International Airport (MYGF):
Grand Bahama International Airpport is a privately owned joint venture between Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and The Port Group. The facility also includes 741 acres of land that adjoins it to the Freeport Harbour Company Limited as they operate as one entity, known as the Sea Air Business Centre (SABC).Grand Bahama International Airport is one of two Bahamian Airports that has US Border Pre-clearance facilities. The airport has an 11,000 foot runway which is capable of handling the largest aircraft in service and is relatively close to all major cities of the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.

Exuma International Airport (MYEF):
Exuma International Airport is a public airport serving the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. It is located near Moss Town, northwest of George Town. The airport services mainly light aircraft and regional jets from the United States and The Bahamas. The airport resides at an elevation of 9 feet (3 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 12/30 with an asphalt surface measuring 7,051 by 150 feet (2,149 × 46 m).

Marsh Harbour Airport (MYAM):
Marsh Harbour Airport is an airport serving Marsh Harbour, a town in the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas.
In addition to being a major tourist attraction in the Bahamas, it is also home to propeller aircraft and regional airliners. The airport serves Nassau and a few Florida cities, and the government has been trying to expand the airport to allow larger, regional jets to operate in and out of Marsh Harbour.

To determine which airport best suits your needs, please contact RYL’s private jet charter department at 877.391.6161.