Bermuda is the closest island escape from New York, and it is as much a business destination as a holiday one: insurance and reinsurance companies are based there, and executives fly in for board meetings. It is a short overwater flight that a light jet can make, though many groups prefer a midsize cabin. Every passenger needs a passport, and you clear US Customs and Border Protection on the way back into the United States.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teterboro | TEB / KTEB | departure · 1,260 km to BDA | Business-aviation airport in New Jersey with no scheduled airline traffic, about 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan; the default choice for private flights to New York. |
| Westchester County, White Plains | HPN / KHPN | departure · 1,257 km to BDA | Alternative. |
| John F. Kennedy International | JFK / KJFK | departure · 1,227 km to BDA | Alternative. |
| L.F. Wade International, Bermuda | BDA / TXKF | arrival | Bermuda's only airport, at the east end of the island; mixed traffic, suiting Hamilton and the island's resorts. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 1,260 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 05 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop | 1 h 55 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 1 h 45 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
6-8 passengers, 3,650 km of published range: 2.9 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 11.0 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| May to October | Bermuda's warm season, when most leisure travelers visit. | Book early for summer weekends. |
| All year | Business travel for board and client meetings. | Same-day returns are possible on a light or midsize jet. |
Your dates and group size for Bermuda.