Nassau is one of the closest island escapes from New York, and Paradise Island and the resorts of New Providence make it a favorite for weekends and family breaks. Business travelers come too, for banking and real estate. Every passenger needs a passport for the Bahamas, and you clear US Customs and Border Protection on the way back into the United States. A light jet can make the trip, though most groups choose a midsize cabin for comfort over the water.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teterboro | TEB / KTEB | departure · 1,786 km to NAS | 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 · 1,816 km to NAS | Alternative. |
| John F. Kennedy International | JFK / KJFK | departure · 1,768 km to NAS | Alternative. |
| Lynden Pindling International, Nassau | NAS / MYNN | arrival | Main airport of the Bahamas on New Providence; suits Nassau, Cable Beach and Paradise Island, with private terminals on the field. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 1,786 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 50 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 35 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 20 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
6-8 passengers, 3,650 km of published range: 2.0 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 7.8 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| December to April | Peak season, the driest and mildest months. | Book early for holidays and spring break. |
| June to November | Atlantic hurricane season. | Keep an eye on the forecast and keep dates flexible. |
Your dates and group size for Nassau.