Flights
Numerous air charter companies offer flights from Ft Lauderdale (232.4 nm) and Nassau (74.9 nm). Some of Staniel's property owners also have airplanes that they use to visit Staniel. These planes include single & twin engine prop/turboprops and also small jets. There is ample apron parking.
Two carriers offer daily morning and afternoon scheduled flights: Makers Air flies out of Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), which is 8 miles from Ft Lauderdale International (FLL). They depart FXE at 7am and 1pm nearly every day. The flight takes approximately 2.5 hours, as they make a brief stop at an intermediate island to clear Bahamian Customs and Immigration. Flamingo Air flies out of Nassau International (NAS). They depart NAS at 8am and 4pm nearly every day. The flight takes approximately 30 minutes. Getting Around Staniel
Golf carts are the standard mode of transportation on island and rentals are readily available. There are many islands and waters to explore for days on end. Boat rentals and guides are readily available. |