Long Island, Bahamas

Private charter · Long Island, Bahamas

Private charter to & from Long Island

Fly private to Long Island for Dean’s Blue Hole, Cape Santa Maria’s beach and a slow, friendly pace on the Tropic of Cancer.

  • LGI
  • SML

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Fly private in Long Island

Long Island, without the hub.

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Long Island lives up to its name, a narrow strip of land about 80 miles long in the southern Bahamas, crossed by the Tropic of Cancer. Its Atlantic side has rugged cliffs and headlands, while the western shore faces shallow, turquoise flats and sandy beaches. Columbus called here on his first voyage in 1492, and the island’s settlements reflect a long history of farming, fishing and boatbuilding. Today it draws divers, freedivers, anglers and visitors who want uncrowded beaches and a genuinely local feel.

By airline, Long Island usually means a connection through Nassau; a private flight from South Florida skips it and flies direct. Land at Deadman’s Cay in the center of the island, within easy driving distance of Clarence Town and Dean’s Blue Hole, or at Stella Maris in the north near Cape Santa Maria. You’ll need a passport, clear Bahamas customs and immigration on arrival and U.S. customs on your return. With the whole Cirrus for one price, a family or dive group sets its own schedule.

Airports

Charter to and from Long Island airports

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

  • LGI

    Commercial airport

    Deadman's Cay Airport

    Deadman's Cay · MYLD

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

  • SML

    Commercial airport

    Stella Maris Airport

    Stella Maris · MYLS

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Long Island

When to go. November through May is the best season on Long Island, with dry, warm weather and good visibility for diving. The Long Island Regatta brings traditional sloop racing, music and food to Salt Pond in late spring. Summer is hot and calm, perfect for freediving and snorkeling. Hurricane season runs June through November, with the highest risk from August through October, so plan with flexibility.

  1. 01

    Dean’s Blue Hole

    Near Clarence Town, this deep blue hole opens beside a sheltered beach and is one of the deepest known saltwater blue holes in the world, a famed venue for freediving.

  2. 02

    Cape Santa Maria Beach

    At the island’s northern tip, this long, curving beach of fine white sand and calm turquoise water is often listed among the most beautiful in the Bahamas.

  3. 03

    Columbus Monument

    A short hike near the north end of the island leads to a monument honoring Columbus’s 1492 visit, with sweeping views of the Atlantic and the cliffs below.

  4. 04

    Clarence Town churches

    Father Jerome, the architect-priest, built two striking churches in Clarence Town, St. Paul’s Anglican and St. Peter’s Catholic, whose twin towers overlook the harbor.

  5. 05

    Hamilton’s Cave

    One of the largest cave systems in the Bahamas, with chambers, bats and evidence of early Lucayan inhabitants, explored on guided tours near Deadman’s Cay.

  6. 06

    Diving and fishing off Stella Maris

    Northern Long Island offers reef and wall dives, shark dives and excellent fishing on both the flats and offshore, with operators based around Stella Maris.

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Questions

Flying private in Long Island

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

Littlebird flies in and out of Deadman's Cay Airport (LGI) and Stella Maris Airport (SML). 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 Long 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 Long 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 Long Island?

Popular trips include Nassau (about 1 hr 5 min), Miami (about 2 hr 5 min), Freeport (about 1 hr 50 min), and Orlando (about 3 hr 5 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Do I need a passport to fly private to Long 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 Long Island, and U.S. customs when you fly home.

Is private charter in Long 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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