By LaceDaily

Traveling to Eleuthera: Airlines and Flight Routes

One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is “how to get to Eleuthera.” In my Harbour Island guide, I explain how to travel to ELH, which is the airport in North Eleuthera. It’s one of three airports on Eleuthera and the easiest to fly into. Here are the standard airlines that will take you to ELH:

American Airlines – Connection in Miami or Fort Lauderdale

(My recommendation would be to avoid Charlotte unless it’s your neighborhood airport. Customs there can create brutal lines on the way back home.)

Delta Airlines – Connection in Atlanta

Silver Airways – Connection in Fort Lauderdale or Nassau

Bahamas Air – Connection in Nassau

Pineapple Air – Connection in Nassau

You can also take Silver Airways, Pineapple Air and Bahamas Air to GHB from Nassau. GHB is the airport near Governor’s Harbour, which is more convenient if you intend to stay in Governor’s Harbour or south Eleuthera. Plus, they have an air-conditioned waiting room and bar for departing guests.

Finally, there is the southernmost airport in Rock Sound (RSD). Like GHB, it’s easiest to get to by connecting in Nassau first, then taking Bahamas Air or Pineapple Air across.

You can also charter private planes to any of these airports through companies like Tryp, Maker’s Air and Southern Air Charter.

Pro Tip: In my experience, as someone who lives in the U.S., the cheapest way to fly to Eleuthera is by flying to Fort Lauderdale and taking Silver Airways across to ELH. However, it’s not always the most headache-free. Silver is known for delays and canceling flights that aren’t full. However, they’ve always gotten me there, so I can’t complain too much.

Car Rental

One of the condominium owners at Buttonwood shipped the family car to Eleuthera for use by his family and for rental to others, with preference to Buttonwood guests.  A Honda Civic (2005) with lower mileage, and in visibly better condition than many of the rental cars you will find around the island – suitable for small groups.  The Honda is available through Kean Stubbs, one of the most reliable rental car operators in Governor’s Harbour. You can reach Kean at k.stubbs@hotmail.com or 242-422-9611. If the car is already booked, he will have other options (Mid-sized SUVs, etc.). Kean accepts payment by credit card.  Check with Eleuthera Vacation Rentals for other car rental referrals.