Harbour Island - Eleuthera Air Charter Flights & Travel Information

Traveling to Harbour Island Bahamas is usually done by flying either commercial airlines or air charter flights into North Eleuthera Airport (code "ELH") from Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Nassau. One can also take "Bahamas Fast Ferries" from Nassau to Spanish Wells, Eleuthera to Harbour Island.

Once on Eleuthera, it is quick and easy to get to Harbour Island. A 10 minute cab ride from the airport to the boat dock, approximately $4 - $5 per person, followed by a 10 minute "water taxi" ride, approximately $4 - $5 per person. Land and water taxis are always available during the day.

Most airline trips are uneventful. However, you can take steps to reduce even further your chances of encountering problems with the airlines. Here is some advice for defensive flying.

When engaging an air charter service to Eleuthera, or any of the islands in the Bahamas, consider there are some unlicensed charter air services in operation. Here is the FAA Consumer's Guide to Air Charter Flights - Chartering An Aircraft.

Facts for Air Travelers - Coping With Flight Delays

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The following listings for commercial airlines and charter air services that serve Eleuthera are purely informational and should not be construed as endorsements.

Lynx Air
Ft. Lauderdale to Governor's Harbour & North Eleuthera
1-888-596-9247

Delta Air
Service from Atlanta to North Eleuthera begins June 16, '07
800-221-1212

Continental Air
1-800-231-0856

Twin Air
954-359-8266

Southern Air Charters
Flights from Nassau to North Eleuthera
242-377-2014/5

Bahamas Air
Flights from Nassau to Governor's Harbour & North Eleuthera
242-377-8451

Gulfstream Airlines
Operated by Continental Air
1-800-525-0280

Air Canada
Flights to Ft. Lauderdale & Miami
1-888-247-2262

Bahamas Ferries
Day trips to Harbour Island from Nassau.
1-242-323-2169