San Salvador, Bahamas

Private charter · San Salvador, Bahamas

Private charter to & from San Salvador

Fly private to San Salvador, Columbus’s likely first landfall, for dramatic wall diving, historic monuments and quiet beaches.

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San Salvador is a small, remote island on the eastern edge of the Bahamas, widely considered to be Guanahani, where Christopher Columbus first came ashore in the Americas in 1492. Known for centuries as Watling’s Island, it was renamed San Salvador in 1925. Today it is home to a resort, a research center that brings geologists and marine biologists from around the world, and a scattering of settlements around a landscape of interior lakes. The island’s steep offshore walls and clear water make it one of the Bahamas’ top diving destinations.

San Salvador is a long journey by airline, often requiring a connection through Nassau, and a private flight from Florida reaches the island directly. San Salvador International Airport sits just outside Cockburn Town, the main settlement, so dive gear and luggage are minutes from the resort. Travelers need a passport and clear Bahamas customs and immigration on arrival, then U.S. customs on the return. Booking the whole airplane for one price makes it easy to bring a dive group or family on your own schedule.

Airports

Charter to and from San Salvador airports

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

  • ZSA

    Major airport

    San Salvador International Airport

    San Salvador · MYSM

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in San Salvador

When to go. November through May is San Salvador’s best season, with dry, warm weather, comfortable evenings and good diving visibility. Summer brings hot, calm days and glassy water for diving, along with fewer visitors. Hurricane season runs from June through November, peaking from August through October, so keep plans flexible and watch forecasts in late summer and early fall.

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    Columbus Monument at Long Bay

    A simple white cross and nearby monuments on the beach at Long Bay mark the traditional site of Columbus’s first landing in the New World.

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    Dixon Hill Lighthouse

    Built in the 19th century and still hand-wound, this lighthouse offers sweeping views over the island’s lakes, reefs and Atlantic coastline from its gallery.

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    Wall diving

    Just offshore, coral walls plunge into deep water, offering divers dramatic drop-offs, sponges, sharks, turtles and excellent visibility much of the year.

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    Grotto Beach

    On the island’s southwest coast, this beach of fine sand and calm, clear water is a favorite with swimmers and snorkelers, with small coves and rocky outcrops.

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    Watling’s Castle

    Overlooking the sea in the southwest, these ruins of a Loyalist-era plantation house carry the name of George Watling, a buccaneer of local legend.

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    Cockburn Town

    San Salvador’s main settlement is a small, easygoing village with churches, a waterfront and local restaurants serving conch and fresh fish.

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Flying private in San Salvador

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in San Salvador?

Littlebird flies in and out of San Salvador International Airport (ZSA). 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 San Salvador?

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 San Salvador?

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 San Salvador?

Popular trips include Nassau (about 1 hr 5 min), Miami (about 2 hr 10 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 San Salvador?

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 San Salvador, and U.S. customs when you fly home.

Is private charter in San Salvador, 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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