Your Ultimate Guide to Flying to Staniel Cay
Flying to Staniel Cay is an adventure in itself, with stunning views of turquoise waters and pristine islands below. From the moment you land, the friendly community makes you feel right at home. Starting and ending here not only adds convenience but saves you two full days compared to Nassau-based charters!
FLY VIA NASSAU
- Flamingo Air
- Titian Air
- Fly to Nassau and connect to Staniel Cay with Titan Air or Flamingo Air. Costs start at $225 per person round trip.
- Least expensive way to get to Staniel with tons of inexpensive options to fly into Nassau on every major airline.
FLY VIA FLORIDA
- Makers Air
- Skip Nassau and fly from Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) to Staniel Cay. Total cost is around $850 per person round trip,
- Extremely convenient with multiple daily flight options.
- Customs cleared on your flight, much less hassle then clearing customs in Nassau
- Makers Air flies Cessna Grand Caravans—reliable, comfortable, and perfect for island hops. With room for 9 passengers and big windows, you’ll enjoy smooth flights and stunning views of the Exumas.
BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS FOR A FRIDAY TO FRIDAY VACATION!
Life in the islands runs on island time… and that includes the mail boat. Fresh provisions arrive in Staniel Cay on Thursdays, which means the stores are stocked and ready by Friday and Saturday — the best days to get what you need before heading out.
By Sunday, most shops are closed and supply boats are long gone. Flight schedules play into it too — Titan and Flamingo Air both fly on Fridays, but only Flamingo flies on Saturday, and it often lands too late to shop before everything shuts down.
So, Friday-to-Friday charters just work best. You start fresh, fully stocked, and ready to enjoy the islands without a worry.
Here’s a video of our morning trip from Florida to our favorite anchorage in Pipe Creek, with a quick stop for provisioning and fueling the Bus. Your vacation starts the moment you step onto the Makers Air plane!