There are many options for travel to our Exumas private resort. Scheduled flights, as well as private chartered flights are available direct from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (1h 30 minutes) or Nassau, Bahamas (40 minutes) into Staniel Cay Airstrip. Once on the ground at Staniel Cay airstrip (a mere 1.25 miles from Fowl Cay), a member of our resort team a resort team member will meet you personally, take care of your luggage and bring you to the dock, where you will be transferred by a breathtaking 7 minute boat ride to the Cay.
Airport transfers for guests arriving from Staniel Cay airstrip to Fowl Cay Resort are complimentary. Exumas travel arrangements can also be made via private boat. Private planes may land at Staniel Cay's 3,030 ft. paved airstrip. You may also charter a sea plane to land right on the beach of our private resort.
Please note that check in time is 3 p.m. and check out time is 10 a.m. - Please plan your flights accordingly.
We are a VERY small island with a lean, hardworking and dedicated staff. Preparing your private resort for your arrival and those that follow is a tremendous challenge with limited time, so our check in/out times are VERY firm. Thank you for your understanding.
Step 1: Fly to Nassau, Bahamas or Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Step 2: Take a short, 40-minute charter from Nassau or 2 hour charter from Ft. Lauderdale to Staniel Cay Airstrip. (1.25 miles from Fowl Cay)
Step 3: The Fowl Cay boat will pick you up at Staniel Cay for the short 7 minutes boat ride back to the island.
Step 1: From NAS plot trip from Porgee Rocks across Yellow Bank to the Exuma Chain.
Step 2: Follow Exuma Chain down to Fowl Cay (24'11"N, 76'28"W) but leave enough time to drop anchor at Shroud Cay for a picnic and swim.
Step 3: Bring your boat to our north dock, tie off and let us help you off load your luggage and welcome you for your stay on Fowl Cay.
Golden Wings Charter - Based out of Executive Flight Support FBO in NAS
| Plane / Seats / Cost | Plane / Seats / Cost | Plane / Seats / Cost | |
| Nassau to Staniel Cay | Aztec / 5 / $730* | King Air / 6 / $1150* | Islander / 9 / $920* |
| Staniel Cay to Nassau | Aztec / 5 / $730* | King Air / 6 / $1150* | Islander / 9 / $920 |
Odyssey Aviation
| Plane / Seats / Cost | Plane / Seats / Cost | |
| Nassau to Staniel Cay | Aztec / 5 / $830* | Caravan / 9 / $1254* |
| Staniel Cay to Nassau | Aztec / 5 / $830* | King Air / 6 / $1150* |
Take Flight Charter - Based out of Odyssey Aviation FBO in NAS
| Plane / Seats / Cost | |
| Nassau to Staniel Cay | Aztec / 5 / $730* |
| Staniel Cay to Nassau | Aztec / 5 / $730* |
Note: Take Flight has 2-5 seat Aztecs and can accommodate parties of 10
Southern Air - Based out of Main Domestic Terminal NAS
| Plane / Seats / Cost | Plane / Seats / Cost | |
| Nassau to Staniel Cay | Aztec / 5 / $870* | King Air / 9 / $1385* |
| Staniel Cay to Nassau | Aztec / 5 / $870* | King Air / 9 / $1385* |
Flamingo Air - Based out of Main domestic terminal in NAS
| Seats / Cost | |
| Nassau to Staniel Cay | by the seat / $105* |
| Staniel Cay to Nassau | by the seat / $105* |
Note: Flamingo is the only scheduled flight to Staniel. They are historically not as reliable as a charter so please be aware to leave plenty of time for connecting flights and have a "flexible" attitude. Please visit there website for times.
Safari Seaplane (cost by charter)
| Plane / Seats / Cost by Charter | |
| Nassau to Fowl Cay | Maul Amphibian / 2-3* / $820 |
| Fowl Cay to Nassau | Maul Amphibian / 2-3* / $820 |
*with LIGHT luggage
3N'S Vacation Services
Company Name: 3N'S Vacation Services
Contact Info: Nikki Ferguson
Phone: 242-355-2101
Website: www.3ns-stanielcay.com
Nikki runs a very helpful concierge vacation services company based on Staniel Cay. She can help with booking local independent pilots who fly charters daily from Staniel to Nassau and run about $500 one way.
- *All quotes are one way
- Prices quoted are as of Feb 2010 and are subject to change and availability. Please confirm all pricing with each company individually.
- All above contacts are referrals only and are not affiliated in any way with Fowl Cay Resort
- A passport is necessary for all U.S. citizens entering the Bahamas.
- Fowl Cay is also accessible by private boat or private plane via a 3030 ft paved airstrip at Staniel Cay. Please contact us for more information on these alternate ways of reaching us.
