Charter Referral Service

Bahamas Turboprop & Light Jet Charter Referrals

25-to-60-minute island hops from FXE, OPF, FLL, and PBI into Bimini, Nassau, North Eleuthera, Staniel Cay, Great Exuma, and Marsh Harbour aboard short-field turboprops and light jets.

The Bahamas archipelago begins just fifty nautical miles off the coast of South Florida, yet reaching the Out Islands on commercial airlines often involves multi-hour layovers in Nassau, strict baggage weight cutoffs, and unpredictable flight schedules. Latitude 18 North Charter eliminates those bottlenecks by connecting you through our vetted charter partner network with the ideal turboprops and light jets flying daily between Florida and every major and boutique airstrip in The Bahamas.

Matching the Right Aircraft to Bahamian Runways

Bahamian airports vary dramatically in runway length, ramp space, and fuel availability. While Lynden Pindling International in Nassau (NAS / MYNN), Exuma International in George Town (GGT / MYEF), and Grand Bahama International in Freeport (FPO / MYGF) feature long runways built for business jets of any size, many of the most coveted Out Island destinations reward short-field turboprop performance:

• Pressurized Single and Twin Turboprops (Pilatus PC-12 NGX, Beechcraft King Air 250 / 350i): Equipped with rugged trailing-link landing gear, reversible propellers, and wide cargo doors, the PC-12 and King Air can land effortlessly on shorter Out Island strips like Staniel Cay (TYM, 3,030 feet) while also serving North Eleuthera (ELH), Governor's Harbour (GHB), Marsh Harbour (MHH), Treasure Cay (TCB), and South Bimini (BIM). Their large, air-conditioned cabins seat six to nine passengers with ample room for offshore fishing rods, spearfishing gear, dive bags, surfboards, and villa provisioning coolers.
• Unpressurized Utility Turboprops & Twin Pistons (Cessna Grand Caravan EX, Piper Navajo Chieftain, Beechcraft Baron): Ideal for larger island house groups, dog owners, yacht provisioning runs, and short 25-minute hops across the Gulf Stream from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini, Cat Cay, or Chub Cay where jet speed offers no real time savings.
• Light Business Jets (Embraer Phenom 300E, Cessna Citation CJ3+ / CJ4, Learjet 75): For travelers heading to Nassau (NAS), Great Exuma (GGT), North Eleuthera (ELH), or Marsh Harbour (MHH) who prioritize 450-knot cruise speeds and jet cabin refinement, light jets complete most Bahamian crossings in thirty-five to fifty minutes.

South Florida Executive Departure Gateways

When you fly privately from South Florida, you bypass the main commercial terminals at MIA and FLL entirely. Instead, you depart from private Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) lounges at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Palm Beach International (PBI), Boca Raton Airport (BCT), or Witham Field in Stuart (SUA). You arrive fifteen minutes prior to departure, park steps from the FBO entrance, and board your waiting aircraft directly on the ramp. Traveling with family pets or oversized sportfishing and golf equipment is effortless when your party occupies the entire cabin.

Streamlined Bahamas Customs & U.S. CBP General Aviation Re-Entry

Every international flight between Florida and The Bahamas utilizes electronic Advance Passenger Information System (eAPIS) filings and customs clearance at an official Bahamas Port of Entry—such as South Bimini (BIM), Nassau (NAS), North Eleuthera (ELH), Marsh Harbour (MHH), or Exuma International (GGT). Your flight crew prepares all arrival declarations in advance so you clear Bahamas Customs in minutes. On your return leg to Florida, your aircraft lands directly at the dedicated U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) general aviation ramp at FXE, OPF, FLL, BCT, PBI, or SUA, where private clearance typically takes less than ten minutes before you step straight into your car.

Day-Trip, Weekend, and Seasonal Homeowner Charter Flexibility

Whether you are flying over to Bimini or Chub Cay for a single-day marlin fishing excursion, spending a long weekend on Harbour Island, or relocating your family and pets to a seasonal home in Abaco or Eleuthera, on-demand charter gives you total control of your departure window. You can compare live aircraft availability across our charter partner network and work directly with our concierge team to select the best turboprop or light jet for your mission.

Start Planning Your Bahamas Island Flight

From 25-minute Gulf Stream hops to South Bimini to direct Pilatus PC-12 arrivals at Staniel Cay, choosing the right aircraft for your destination runway makes every Bahamas getaway smoother and more cost-effective. Contact us today to compare aircraft options for your next Bahamas flight.