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Airport information

Address: The Airport Authority, PO Box AP 59222, Nassau International Airport, Nassau, Bahamas
Location: The airport is located 10 miles (16km) west of the capital Nassau on New Providence Island.
Country code: 1 242
Airport Code: nas
Number of terminals: 2
Telephone: 377 1759
Fax: 377 2138
E-mail: None
Website: None
Time zone: GMT - 5

Transfer between Terminals
The two terminals are within easy walking distance of each other.

Information and Help Desks
There are two tourist information desks at the airport, one in arrivals (tel: 377 6806) and one in departures (377 6782) in Terminal 1.

Airport Facilities
Money and communication: Both terminals have ATMs and telephone booths (phonecard operated). There is a bank (with bureau de change facilities) and a post office in the Terminal 1 lobby (photocopies and faxes are available at the bank). Internet stations are available in both terminals. Eating and drinking: There are several bars and cafeterias located throughout the airport. Shopping: Shops selling records, clothes and souvenirs are available. There is also a newsagent. Duty-free shopping is also available. Luggage: Trolleys are available free of charge in the US departure lobby (Terminal 2). There are no lockers facilities at the airport. For lost property enquiries, contact the Airport Authority Security Division on 377 1759, ext 2802.

Disabled Facilities
The airport is fully accessible to disabled travellers. There are ramps, adapted toilets, lifts and dedicated parking spaces outside the terminals. Passengers requiring assistance should inform their airline before travelling.

Conference and Business Facilities
There is no executive lounge at the airport. The Radisson Cable Beach (tel: 327 6000; website: www.radisson.com) and the Wyndham Nassau Resort (tel: 327 6200; website: www.wyndham.com) nearby provide conference facilities.

Car Hire
Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are all represented. Car rental desks are located just outside the customs hall.

Car Parking
There are 1,760 parking spaces at the airport, and three parking lots.

Driving Directions
Head west on West Bay Street to Blake Road which leads to JFK Drive. Take a right turn on JFK and the airport is about two miles on the left-hand side.

Public Transport
No city buses (or any other form of public transport) serve the airport, but taxis are available.


   
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