Travel and Transit Information for Out Islands

Getting There

By Air

Flights are available to the following sites throughout the Out Islands. Charter and commercial flights are provided to Treasure Cay Marsh Harbour (Abaco Island), Andros Town Airport (Andros), the Bimini Airport (Bimini), the Bight Airport (Cat Island) North Eleuthera Governor's Harbour (North Eleuthera), Georgetown Airport (Exumas), and Stella Maris Airport (Long Island). For information on flying to specific islands visit http://www.bahama-out-islands.com/. Some of the most common providers that operate throughout the Out Islands Are:

Air Flight (+1 954 359 0320) Bahamasair (http://www.bahamasair.com/) Western Air (+1 242 377 2222 / http://www.westernairbahamas.com/) Professional Air Charter (+1 888 938 9508 / http://www.professionalaircharter.com/) American Airlines (+ 1 800 433 7300 / http://www.aa.com/) Continental (+1 800 525 0280 / http://www.continental.com/) US Airways (+1 800 428 4322 / http://www.usairways.com/)

There are no car rental agencies on the Out Islands. However, the following rental agencies operate out of Nassau and Freeport:

Avis (+1 800 831 2847 / http://www.avis.com/) Budget (+1 800 527 0700 / http://www.budget.com/) Hertz (+1 800 654 3131 / http://www.hertz.com/)

Getting Around

Ferries and charter boats are the most common method of transportation on the Out Islands.

The following companies offer transit services:

Abaco Bahamas Charter (+1 242 626 5690) Bluff House Club & Marina (+1 242 355 4247) Green Turtle Club & Marina (+1 242 365 4271) Island Marine Boat Charters (+1 242 366 0282) Exuma Fantasea (+1 242 336 3483) The Moorings (+1 800 334 2435) Sampson Cay Colony (+1 242 355 2034)

Taxi Services

Taxi services meet arriving planes at the airports to transport visitors to resorts or any other destination. Water-taxis are numerous, and necessary if you're staying on one of the Cays. Some hotels will arrange taxi service free of charge. If your destination is Green Turtle Cay or other neighboring cays, Treasure Cay airport will probably be your best bet. The Tourism office can provide you with up-to-date information: +1 242 367 3067.