Flights to Nassau

Airport to Cable Beach and downtown

Lynden Pindling airport is about 15 km west of downtown Nassau. Taxis reach Cable Beach in around 15 minutes and Paradise Island in about 30, with fares set by zone. Jitney buses run along the coast road during the day but don't serve the airport directly. If you're connecting to an Out Island, domestic flights leave from the same terminal building.

Downtown Nassau

Bay Street runs along the harbour, with duty-free shops, the Straw Market and cruise ships at Prince George Wharf. Parliament Square has pink colonial buildings and a statue of Queen Victoria. The Queen's Staircase, 65 steps cut into the limestone, leads up to Fort Fincastle, the highest point in town, and the Pirates of Nassau museum tells the story of the island's buccaneer past.

Beaches and Paradise Island

Cable Beach has a long stretch of sand lined with resorts, and Junkanoo Beach is closer to downtown. Two bridges cross to Paradise Island, home to large resorts, a marina and Cabbage Beach. Catamaran cruises visit Rose Island and the sandbars nearby, and Arawak Cay, known as the Fish Fry, has stalls serving conch salad and fried fish. The Ardastra Gardens, west of downtown, are home to marching flamingos, the national bird.

When to book

Winter brings warm, dry weather and the highest prices, particularly around Christmas and the Junkanoo parades. Summer is hotter and quieter, and the hurricane season runs from June to November. Sunscreen is essential all year in the strong tropical sun, and the shallow water over white sand can look deceptively calm, so check flags and currents before swimming. Conch is the national dish, served cracked, frittered or as a fresh salad with lime and peppers.

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