Bahamas shuts down all airports amid COVID-19 outbreak

The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) has closed the Lynden Pindling International Airport to all flights.

At the same time all airports throughout the entire Bahamas have been closed to all air traffic.

An Emergency Order remains in effect until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, unless otherwise stated.

With the other is in effect:

  • No visitor shall be permitted to enter and disembark for any reason including transiting through The Bahamas.
  • All airports throughout the entire Bahamas, including private airports and fixed-base operations (FBOs), shall be closed to all flights.
  • All sea ports shall be closed to regional and international seafaring and private boating.
  • Air and sea restrictions do not apply to: cargo flights or cargo ships, commercial courier flights, emergency medical flights or emergency flights approved by the Civil Aviation Authority.
  • All international visitors currently in The Bahamas should be prepared to stay for an indefinite period of time.