THE FLIGHT
The journey to Staniel Cay offers breathtaking views of the Exumas, making the flight an unforgettable part of your vacation. Enjoy a bird's eye perspective of the stunning turquoise waters and pristine islands below. From the moment you land on Staniel Cay, the friendly island community ensures you feel safe and secure, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this island paradise. Starting and ending your vacation couldn't be easier, and actually saves you two full days vs chartering a boat out of Nassau!
There are two convenient ways to get here:
1. **Via Nassau:** Fly through Nassau and take a short flight on Titan Air or Flamingo Air to Staniel Cay. While this route is slightly less convenient, it can be more affordable. Typical flights to Nassau from many US airports can be as low as $300 round trip. The flight from Nassau to Staniel Cay is around $225 per person round trip, making the total cost approximately $525 per person round trip.
2. **Direct from Fort Lauderdale:** Fly directly from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) to Staniel Cay on Makers Air. This option is extremely convenient, as you clear customs directly from the US without going through Nassau. Typical flights from major airports around the US to Fort Lauderdale are around $250 per person round trip. The Makers Air flight is about $799, bringing the total cost to approximately $1,049 per person round trip.
Here's a time lapse of a trip on Makers to our personal favorite spot., stopping for food and fuel all in just one morning!