Nassau Airport Transfers

Knowing how to get from the airport to downtown Nassau is vital to save time and avoid discomfort during your trip. Here are the main options.

Ana Caballero

Ana Caballero

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Nassau Airport Transfers

Nassau Airport | James St. John

Getting from Lynden Pindling International Airport to downtown Nassau does not have to be a complicated task. There are several means of transportation that will allow you to move quickly, comfortably and safely, to start enjoying your stay and the best things to do in Nassau.

Among the main options you will have to travel the 15 kilometers that separate you from the airport of the city, there are shared and private transfers. There is also the cab service and, of course, public transportation. All of them, with different conditions regarding fares, time of duration, comfort, availability, etc.

1. A shared transfer, comfort at a reasonable price

Shared transfer| ©rwcar4
Shared transfer| ©rwcar4

If you do not mind traveling together with a group of strangers by bus or minibus, then a shared transfer is for you. You will travel from Lynden Pindling International Airport to downtown Nassau on a direct route, in comfort and at a reasonable price.

Once you get off the plane, you will pick up your luggage and go to the airport entrance. There, the driver assigned by the transfer company will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. You will only have to approach and identify yourself and, immediately, he will take you to the bus.

This type of transfer usually has a number of basic benefits, three of them being the following:

  • Comfort: whether you get on a bus or minibus, you will have a padded and reclining seat where you can rest. Also, you will have Wi-Fi connection, a power supply to connect your devices and an area to store your luggage.
  • Reasonable price: the prices of the shared transfer will allow you to save approximately 40% compared to the cost of the private service.
  • Availability: generally, the shared transfer service is available 24 hours a day. So you will not have any inconvenience to coordinate the pick-up to coincide with the landing time of your day or night flight.

This shared shuttle service to and from the Nassau airport has become a safe bet for many tourists visiting the city alone or in a group. You will have the opportunity to save some money and even time, which you can later invest in one of the best tours in Nassau, an excursion to explore the surroundings, etc.

Information of interest

  • Duration of the trip: the shared transfer service takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to reach its destination. Of course, it all depends on traffic conditions.
  • Price: the cost of the shared service starts at approximately 43€ per person.
  • Advantages of using this method: you will travel from the airport to the city center on a direct route without transfers, which saves time and hassle.
  • How to book this transportation: to book the service you just need to access the official website of the selected transfer company, register and pay at least 50% of the cost. In addition, you will have to provide some personal data and information about the time of arrival of the flight.
  • Recommended if... you do not mind traveling with strangers.

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2. A private transfer, comfort and exclusivity

Private transfer| ©Ricky Hernandez
Private transfer| ©Ricky Hernandez

The private transfer service stands out as another alternative to move between the Lynden Pindling International Airport and the center of the city of Nassau. You will travel in a comfortable way and with the exclusivity of having both a car and a chauffeur reserved especially for you.

After getting off the plane and passing through the baggage control point, you must go to the arrival hall of the airport. There, a driver will be waiting for you. You will be able to identify him without any inconvenience, since he is holding a sign with your name and surname on it. Approach and identify yourself so that he can quickly verify your information and accompany you to the car.

Once in the car you can relax and rest on the way, without the inconveniences that may arise when sharing the transfer with strangers. You will only occupy the transportation together with the driver and your travel companions, in case you have them. You will travel in a fast and direct route to the door of your accommodation.

With this door-to-door service you will save valuable time, which you can later take advantage of in your itinerary, starting the first day's activities as soon as possible. Perhaps, take a guided tour of downtown Nassau, join one of the best boat tours in Nassau, sample the local cuisine, among other activities.

Information of interest

  • Duration of the trip: this private transfer usually takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes. This is due to daily traffic conditions. Keep in mind that, during the day and according to the high or low season of the year, there will be more or less traffic in the city.
  • Price: the value of this type of private transfer from the Nassau airport to the city center is about 61€ per person.
  • Advantages of using this method: you will have a car and driver for you, without having to share the transfer with strangers. In addition, you will travel from door to door saving time and gaining comfort.
  • How to book this transportation: the private transfer service is very easy to book, from your cell phone or laptop. You must enter the website of the company you want to hire and fill out a form with some personal information (name, surname, ID, email, etc). In addition, you will have to indicate the flight arrival time. Afterwards, you will have about 24 hours to pay the service fee and you will receive a confirmation.
  • Recommended if... you want an exclusive service, comfortable and without delays up to the hotel door.

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Shared transfer vs. private transfer

The shared and private transfer modalities stand out as two great options to transfer you from Lynden Pindling International Airport to downtown Nassau. Both services are reliable and offer a certain level of comfort. However, they have some differences that you should check beforehand:

  • Shared Transfer
  • Pick-up: once you are on the bus, you will have to wait for the arrival of more passengers, who arrive on different flights.
  • Cost: you can save up to 40% compared to the price of a private transfer.
  • Exclusivity: you will travel with an average of 20 strangers in a bus or minibus.
  • Arrival: this service ends in a well-connected area of the city, so you can move to the hotel on your own.
  • Private transfer
  • Pick-up: this takes place immediately at the arrival hall of the airport where a driver will be waiting for you.
  • Cost: you will pay up to approximately 40% more compared to the shared service rates.
  • Exclusivity: you will have a car and driver for you, and you can travel alone or with a group of no more than four people (family, friends).
  • Arrival: you will go directly from the airport to the door of your hotel in Nassau.

3. A public bus, longer but cheaper

Bus| ©Arthur
Bus| ©Arthur

Perhaps you have a limited budget to travel to Nassau and, therefore, you want to try to save as much as possible when it comes to travel between Lynden Pindling International Airport and downtown Nassau. If so, the public bus service is the most convenient option for you, although it is the longest of all.

If you want to go with the city's public transportation system, then once you have your bags and pass through customs, you will need to head to the outskirts of the air terminal. From there, you will have to walk about 15 minutes to the highway roundabout at John F Kennedy Dr., where you will find the bus stop.

The bus you will have to board is the one identified with route 12 (Coral Harbour, Lyford Cay And Airport), so you will have to keep an eye out for it. This is the only one that goes to the center of the city, works approximately from 6:15 to 18:15 hours and has approximately 15 different stops.

For example, you can get off at the West Bay Street stop, since in this area a large number of hotels and restaurants are concentrated. In addition to staying in a very lively area, you will have the possibility to start exploring the city right away. Perhaps, start a gastronomic tour of Nassau, go shopping, connect with some of the marine life activities in Nassau, among others.

Information of interest

  • Travel time: The average transfer time by public service between Lynden Pindling International Airport and downtown Nassau is about 55 minutes. You must take into consideration that this time is an average, since the traffic and the constant stops made by the bus, could add minutes to the trip.
  • Price: 3€ per person is the approximate price of the public transportation route between the air terminal and the city of Nassau.
  • Advantages of using this method: once on the bus, you will embark on a route to your destination like a local, being able to observe through the window a different perspective of the city and identify some destinations that you might visit later.
  • How to book this transportation: Nassau's public transportation service does not require any kind of reservation. Simply go to the outskirts of the airport and walk an average of 15 minutes to the bus stop. There, you will have to wait about 30 minutes until the route to your destination passes by.
  • Recommended if... you are on a budget and want to experience a different adventure.

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4. A cab, a more expensive but faster option

Cab| ©escapewheel
Cab| ©escapewheel

Cab transfer is another service available to reach downtown Nassau from Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA). This is the fastest option , but certainly the most expensive of all. You will travel on a direct route to your destination with no waiting time or stops. The only thing that could delay you along the way would be traffic conditions.

After getting off the plane, retrieving your bags and going through customs, you will walk to the outskirts of the LPIA. You will see a number of cabs belonging to the air terminal, which are immediately available.

No matter what time or day your flight arrives, you will always find a cab available to take you to your desired destination in Nassau. In addition, you have the option of hiring a cab through the booking platform. The driver will be waiting for you at the terminal.

This is an ideal option if you do not want to waste a minute of your time, either because you have to get to an urgent business meeting or connect with a previously booked activity. For example, one of the day trips in Nassau to one of the nearby islands or enjoy an exciting quad tour of the city.

Information of interest

  • Travel time: The cab transfer between LPIA airport and Nassau city center can take approximately 25 minutes. However, keep in mind that good or bad traffic conditions can significantly influence the transfer time.
  • Price: The average cost of a transfer from the airport to downtown Nassau is about €29 for one or two passengers. Additional passengers pay about 4€ more, unless they are children under 3 years old, for whom the transfer is free. In addition, for each extra suitcase you will have to add about 2€ to the fare.
  • Advantages of using this method: no matter what time or day of the year your flight arrives, you will always find cabs available at the airport to take you to your destination.
  • How to book this transportation: Taxi transfers are not usually booked, as you just need to go to the outskirts of the airport and you will find a number of cabs available at any time. However, if you choose to hire the service of one of the cab platforms in the city, you will have to access their website and contact them to arrange the pick-up.
  • Recommended if... you want an immediate transfer without waiting or stops to your destination in the city.

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5. Rental car, the most flexible option to move around at your own pace

Rent a car| ©Brock Wegner
Rent a car| ©Brock Wegner

If you want to take the reins of your trip from the very first moment, then a rental car is a flexible alternative. You can move from Lynden Pindling International Airport to the city center or any other destination in Nassau, with total freedom, being able to pause on the way whenever you want.

You will find several rental companies at the airport such as AVIS, HERTZ, among many others. Therefore, once you get off the plane, have your bags and go through customs control, you can go to the offices inside the airport to arrange the rental and receive the car immediately.

You can also book the car online. A representative of the company will be waiting for you in the arrival hall of the air terminal to deliver the selected car. Then, you will start your adventure through the city. On the way to the hotel you can stop for lunch, or even start a marine adventure: a boat ride along the coast, an excursion to Rose Island from Nassau, among other options.

Information of interest

  • Travel time: The direct transfer between the airport and downtown is about 30 minutes. However, this time may increase if you decide to make some stops along the way to explore Nassau.
  • Price: the cost of renting a car usually starts at about 104€ per day (24 hours). But keep in mind that this cost varies according to the car model and taxes applied.
  • Advantages of using this method: you can follow your own itinerary from the first moment and stop along the way to enjoy Nassau before arriving at your hotel.
  • How to book this transportation: you must contact the rental company via web. There, you will see the catalog of available cars and you will be able to select the one that best suits you. Then, you will have to provide some personal and flight information to complete the reservation.
  • Recommended if... you want to enjoy a flexible transfer adapted to your pace.

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Featured Airport Transfers from Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport

  • Shared Transfer
  • Duration: 30 to 40 minutes
  • Price: starting at 43€.
  • Availability: 24/7
  • Reservation: through the official website of the service
  • Vehicle: bus or minibus
  • Private transfer
  • Duration: 25 to 30 minutes (depending on destination)
  • Price: 61€ per car (depending on destination)
  • Availability: 24/7
  • Reservation: through the official website of the service
  • Vehicle: car
  • Public bus
  • Duration: 55 minutes or more
  • Price: 3€ per person
  • Availability: every day (6:15 am to 6:15 pm)
  • No reservation
  • Vehicle: public bus
  • Cab
  • Duration: about 25 minutes
  • Price: about 29€ per car
  • Availability: 24/7
  • Optional reservation
  • Vehicle: car
  • Rental car
  • Duration: 30 minutes or more
  • Price: 104€ per day (24 hours)
  • Availability: from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Monday to Sunday)
  • Optional reservation
  • Vehicle: car or van