Airline codes
UP · BHS
IATA · ICAO · callsign “BAHAMAS”
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Bahamasair (UP) Guide
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Where Bahamasair flies from Nassau, which aircraft it uses, what its cabins and bag allowances look like, and how to check in for a UP flight. Ask a question
In short
Bahamasair is the flag carrier of the Bahamas, based at Lynden Pindling International in Nassau. Its 30+ destinations cover the Bahamas islands, Florida and the Caribbean, so it covers hops between the islands as well as trips from Florida. Bahamasair has no alliance and runs Bahamasair Flyer. All seats are Economy, on Boeing 737-700 and ATR aircraft.
Bahamasair is the flag carrier of the Bahamas, headquartered in Nassau. From its base at Lynden Pindling International Airport it serves 32 domestic and regional destinations in the Bahamas, the Caribbean and the United States.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Bahamasair. Routes, schedules, fleet and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
Bahamasair is the national airline of The Bahamas, owned by the Bahamian Government and based at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau. It suits travellers hopping between the islands of The Bahamas and those flying between Nassau, Florida and nearby Caribbean islands. It has been flying since 17 June 1973.
How the network is laid out
Almost every Bahamasair route touches Nassau. From there the airline flies to the Out Islands, including Freeport on Grand Bahama, Marsh Harbour in the Abacos, Exuma, Governor's Harbour, Rock Sound and North Eleuthera, and remote islands such as Mayaguana and Inagua. For travellers this makes it a practical way to island-hop without chartering a plane.
International flights reach Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and West Palm Beach in Florida, Havana in Cuba, Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos and Cap-Haïtien in Haiti. Sources give between 20 and 32 destinations, as the count changes with seasonal routes.
The 1973 founding from Flamingo and Out Island
Bahamasair was formed in 1973 by taking over the routes of Flamingo Airlines and the operations of Out Island Airways. In 1991 it replaced its jets with Dash 8 turboprops, then returned to jets for longer routes with the Boeing 737. Tracy Cooper is the managing director.
Partners and connections
Bahamasair is not in a global alliance. It has a codeshare with Alaska Airlines and interline agreements with Condor and Hahn Air. An interline ticket lets you check bags through from a partner's flight to a Bahamasair island flight, which is useful when your long-haul trip ends in Nassau and the holiday starts on an Out Island.
Connecting in Nassau
Arriving from the United States, you clear Bahamian immigration and customs in Nassau before the domestic flight, unless you hold a through ticket that says otherwise. Plan a generous connection, because island flights can be affected by weather and aircraft rotations.
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At a glance
Bahamasair (IATA: UP, ICAO: BHS) is the flag carrier of the Bahamas, based at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau. Founded in 1973, it flies Boeing 737-700 and ATR 42/72 aircraft to 32 destinations in the Bahamas, the Caribbean and the United States.
| Headquarters | Nassau, Bahamas |
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| Fleet types | Boeing 737-700, ATR 72-600 and ATR 42-600 |
| Frequent flyer | Bahamasair Flyer |
| Official website | bahamasair.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
A few of Bahamasair’s established routes. It serves 32 destinations in the Bahamas, the Caribbean and the US; search your route to see current flights.
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Bahamas
Nassau (NAS) departures4 destinations
FromTo NAS FPO NassauFreeport Available airlines1 airline- Bahamasair
FromTo NAS GGT NassauGeorge Town Available airlines1 airline- Bahamasair
FromTo NAS MHH NassauMarsh Harbour Available airlines1 airline- Bahamasair
FromTo NAS ELH NassauNorth Eleuthera Available airlines1 airline- Bahamasair
Florida & Caribbean
Nassau (NAS) departures5 destinations
FromTo NAS MIA NassauMiami Available airlines1 airline- Bahamasair
FromTo NAS FLL NassauFort Lauderdale Available airlines1 airline- Bahamasair
FromTo NAS MCO NassauOrlando Available airlines1 airline- Bahamasair
FromTo NAS HAV NassauHavana Available airlines1 airline- Bahamasair
FromTo NAS PLS NassauProvidenciales Available airlines1 airline- Bahamasair
Fleet and aircraft
Bahamasair has ten aircraft. Four Boeing 737-700s with 138 seats fly the Florida and Caribbean routes and the busiest island sectors. Three ATR 72-600s with 70 seats and three ATR 42-600s with 50 seats fly the shorter island hops. The ATRs were ordered in 2015 to replace the Dash 8 turboprops the airline had used since 1991. On the ATRs overhead bins are small, and larger cabin bags may be taken at the steps and returned on arrival. Pack valuables and medicines in a bag that fits under the seat.
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Boeing 737-700 Narrow-body · 4 in service Routes to the US and Caribbean
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ATR 72-600 Turboprop · 3 in service Busier inter-island routes
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ATR 42-600 Turboprop · 3 in service Inter-island routes with lighter demand
Cabin classes
Bahamasair sells a single cabin, Economy, so every passenger sits in the same section.
Economy All flights
Standard seat
The main cabin on Bahamasair flights.
Short flights
Bahamasair Flyer
Earn points on UP flights with Bahamasair Flyer, which you can join on the Bahamasair website.
Bahamasair’s frequent flyer programme lets members collect points on its flights. Check the airline’s website for current rules.
The airline's frequent flyer programme is Bahamasair Flyer. It is mainly of value to residents and regular visitors who fly between the islands often.
Baggage allowance
On Bahamasair, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your UP e-ticket.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Expect the allowance on Bahamasair to change with distance and cabin: higher cabins include more than basic economy on the same flight. Look up your route on the baggage page of bahamasair.com.
Bahamasair offers web check-in on bahamasair.com. Baggage allowance depends on the route and fare, and smaller turboprop flights can have weight limits that affect how much you can bring. Check your allowance on the airline's website before you pack.
Pro tip: weigh your bags at home before leaving for the airport; extra weight on Bahamasair usually costs more at the counter than when you add it online.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Getting through check-in for Bahamasair is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.
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Step 1
Check in online
Where your flight allows it, check in on bahamasair.com with your surname and booking reference or e-ticket number.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Before leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your Bahamasair flight. Domestic UP passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Bahamasair closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at NAS.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
At the airport, take your bags to the Bahamasair bag-drop point. Collect a printed UP boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.
Bahamasair counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Bahamasair website.
Save money
Cheap tickets
Ways to pay less for a Bahamasair ticket, from the dates you choose to the fare type you buy.
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Look across the week
If your dates can move, look at UP flights across the whole week. Midweek seats are often cheaper than weekend ones.
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Travel around the busy dates
When school holidays and festivals send many people travelling at once, UP fares rise. A trip just before or after the peak tends to cost less.
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Price the bundle, not the base fare
Look at the next Bahamasair fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.
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Don’t leave busy routes late
Popular Bahamasair flights fill the cheaper fares first, so give yourself several weeks of lead time on busy routes.
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Join Bahamasair Flyer
Add a Bahamasair Flyer number to your booking so points from your UP flights are credited.
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Visitors are asking
There are two: UP for IATA and BHS for ICAO, and pilots use the radio callsign BAHAMAS.
Its main hub is Lynden Pindling International (NAS) in Nassau, and its head office is in Nassau, Bahamas.
No. Its main airline partner is Alaska Airlines, through a codeshare.
Four Boeing 737-700s fly to Florida and the Caribbean, and six ATR turboprops, three ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s, handle the islands (August 2025 figures).
Yes, it is called Bahamasair Flyer. Add your membership number when you book so the trip earns points.
The allowance for your UP booking is printed on the e-ticket and shown in Manage Booking on bahamasair.com. The Bahamasair route, cabin and fare all change it.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Bahamasair.
Answers checked against Bahamasair’s official website and published airline records. Reviewed 10 October 2026.
General
Bahamasair is based at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau. Most domestic and international flights start or finish there, so travellers heading to the Out Islands usually connect in Nassau.
The airline serves many islands within The Bahamas, plus Florida cities such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and West Palm Beach. Regional routes include Havana in Cuba, Cap-Haitien in Haiti and Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos.
Yes. Bahamasair runs a frequent flyer programme known as Bahamasair Flyer. Details on joining and earning rewards are on the airline's official website, so check there before you book to make sure your trip is credited.
Bahamasair offers web check-in through its official website. Baggage allowances depend on the route and fare, so check the allowance shown for your ticket on bahamasair.com before travel, especially for smaller turboprop flights.
Destinations include Freeport, Marsh Harbour, Exuma, Governor's Harbour, Rock Sound, North Eleuthera, Mayaguana and Inagua, all linked to Nassau.
Yes. Bahamasair flies from Nassau to Havana.
The Government of The Bahamas owns Bahamasair through Bahamasair Holdings Limited.
Bahamasair offers Economy class.
Contact Bahamasair through its official website, bahamasair.com.
Getting there
None of the global three. Its interline deals, for example with Condor, mean travellers arriving from Europe can reach the islands on a single ticket.
Bahamasair has a codeshare with Alaska Airlines and interline agreements with Condor and Hahn Air.
Bahamasair uses the IATA code UP and the ICAO code BHS. Its radio callsign is BAHAMAS.
Booking
Ten: four Boeing 737-700s, three ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s.
Timing & weather
Bahamasair was founded in 1973, 53 years ago.
Prices & payment
This guide has 5 money-saving tips for Bahamasair, from "look across the week" to "join Bahamasair Flyer".