Cat Island, Bahamas

Private charter · Cat Island, Bahamas

Private charter to & from Cat Island

Fly private to Cat Island for the Hermitage atop Mount Alvernia, pink-sand Atlantic beaches and plantation ruins on an unhurried island.

  • TBI
  • ATC

Photo: ISS Expedition 26 crew · Public domain

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Fly private in Cat Island

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Cat Island is a long, quiet island in the central Bahamas, known for its pink-sand Atlantic beaches, its traditional rake ’n’ scrape music and Mount Alvernia, the highest point in the country. Settlements such as New Bight, Old Bight and Arthur’s Town hold churches, small shops and colorful homes, and plantation ruins from the Loyalist era dot the landscape. Sidney Poitier grew up on Cat Island, and the island remains a place where traditions run deep. Small resorts and villas offer a low-key escape for visitors who prefer quiet beaches to big resorts.

Cat Island is a long way from Florida by airline, usually through Nassau, but a private flight goes direct and lands at New Bight Airport, close to Fernandez Bay and the island’s best-known beaches. That turns a full travel day into a few hours in the air. Travelers need a passport and clear Bahamas customs and immigration on arrival, then U.S. customs on return. Booking the whole Cirrus for one price lets families and friends arrive together, with time left for an afternoon swim.

Airports

Charter to and from Cat Island airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Cat Island, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • TBI

    Commercial airport

    New Bight Airport

    Cat Island · MYCB

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    5,050 ft

  • ATC

    Commercial airport

    Arthur's Town Airport

    Arthur's Town · MYCA

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    7,015 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Cat Island

When to go. November through May brings Cat Island’s best weather, with dry days and comfortable evenings. The Rake ’n’ Scrape Festival in early summer celebrates the island’s signature music with bands, dancing and food. Summer is hot and humid but calm and quiet, ideal for snorkeling. Hurricane season runs June through November, with the greatest risk from August through October, so plan accordingly.

  1. 01

    The Hermitage at Mount Alvernia

    Atop the highest point in the Bahamas, Father Jerome built a small stone monastery by hand, reached by a short path with sweeping views over the island and the sea.

  2. 02

    Fernandez Bay

    A sheltered crescent of white sand on the island’s western shore, with calm, clear water and memorable sunsets, a short drive from New Bight.

  3. 03

    Greenwood Beach

    Miles of pink-tinted sand stretch along the Atlantic coast in southern Cat Island, with a protective reef offshore and almost no one else around.

  4. 04

    Deveaux Mansion ruins

    Near Port Howe, the overgrown ruins of a Loyalist-era plantation house recall the island’s colonial past, along with nearby remains of the Armbrister plantation.

  5. 05

    St. Francis of Assisi Church, Old Bight

    Another of Father Jerome’s churches, this stone church in Old Bight shows his simple, sturdy style and remains a working parish church today.

  6. 06

    Arthur’s Town

    The northern settlement where Sidney Poitier spent his childhood, a quiet village with views across the water and a glimpse of traditional Out Island life.

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Questions

Flying private in Cat Island

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Cat Island?

Littlebird flies in and out of New Bight Airport (TBI) and Arthur's Town Airport (ATC). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Cat Island?

Enter your departure airport, destination, date and number of passengers above. You'll see an instant price for the whole airplane, with taxes and fees included, and you can book online in a few minutes.

How many passengers can fly on a charter from Cat Island?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Cat Island?

Popular trips include Nassau (about 45 min), Miami (about 1 hr 45 min), Freeport (about 1 hr 25 min), and Orlando (about 2 hr 40 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Do I need a passport to fly private to Cat Island?

Yes. A flight between the United States and the Bahamas is international, so every passenger needs a valid passport. You clear customs and immigration when you land in Cat Island, and U.S. customs when you fly home.

Is private charter in Cat Island, Bahamas safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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