Getting there

Getting to the Bahamas from the States, especially from the East Coast, is relatively simple and painless.

There are several daily flights, on many different carriers, from the Eastern Seaboard to Nassau. From Nassau there are two daily flights via Western Air/ Bahamas Air to Congo Town where you will be met and transferred to Bair's. Or, you may opt for a quick and convenient charter flight from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Most charters are cost efficient when there are 4 to 8 passengers.

The most popular method of reaching South Andros is Lynx Air International. Lynx Air flies nonstop flights multiple times per week between Fort Lauderdale and Congo Town. Lynx Air flies from the Fort Lauderdale International airport, allowing for easy connections with flights within the United States, and outbound guests clear US Customs in Fort Lauderdale, which is typically a smooth process. Tickets on Lynx Air can be booked online at http://www.lynxair.com/ , or via telephone at 888-596-9247.

Travel to Congo Town. Direct flights from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale to Congo Town are also available by private charter. Western Air in San Andros (242-329-3167) in Nassau (242-377-2222) offers twice-a-day service between Nassau and Congo Town. Flying time is 30 minutes and cost is approximately $70 each way. Western Air does not accept credit cards, so be prepared to pay for your flight in cash. Contact your travel agent or the carrier direct for exact times and fares. Because aircraft flying to Congo Town are often small twin engine planes, we recommend carrying a maximum of 40 pounds of luggage, soft-sided if possible. Rod cases should be limited to 6 1/2 feet in length.
You will need a valid passport.

When booking your flights in and out of Congo Town, Bair's policy for check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out is 11:00am. With this in mind, if you are arriving on a private charter you will want to arrive by 2:30 or later. Western Air offers a flight from Nassau to Congo Town arriving at 3:30pm. Western Air departs Congo Town at 7:00 am.

Charter flights should be scheduled to arrive after 2:00 p.m. and depart before 11:00 a.m.
If you are flying commercially into Nassau International Airport you will first clear immigrations, retrieve your luggage and clear customs. Once you have cleared customs, you will need to recheck yourself and luggage to Congo Town at the nearest Western Air counter.

You must claim your luggage on your first point of entry into the Bahamas and clear immigrations and customs. Failure to claim your luggage will result in your luggage not showing up at your end destination.

At the airport on South Andros, you will be met by your host and a driver. Once you bags are loaded into our air conditioned transport, you will be driven straight to the lodge, about 20 minutes south. When you arrive at the lodge, Bairs Lodge staff will greet you and show you to your room, where you will find your bags. You do have the option of fishing on your arrival and/or departure day with a surcharge of $350.00/day/person.