Tampa is much closer Nassau.
For the first time in 20 years, travelers can fly nonstop. Tampa International Airport and Lynden Pindling International Airport to Nassau, Bahamas — Restore the long-dormant Florida Gulf Coast Gateway. Bahamas The capital has been omitted from the airlift map since the mid-2000s.
The new service will operate as follows: Breeze AirlinesA premium leisure airline that has been building one of the most exciting route networks in the world over the past few years. USA — Focuses on underserved city pairs that have been largely overlooked by legacy airlines. that Tampa Nasso The path fits that pattern almost perfectly.
New one-way fares for the new route start at . $99This is one of the more affordable non-stop services. caribbean The gateway to Florida’s Gulf Coast.
The new service is one of the more significant airlift announcements to land in the Tampa metro market at some point. Bahamas Although it has long been one of the most booked destinations in Florida, historically the majority of airlifts have been concentrated on Florida’s East Coast gateway. miami, Fort Lauderdale and orlando. tampa Travelers typically had to make connections. Essentially, having to travel for 45 minutes in the air has added time, fees and friction.
The new Nonstop changes that calculation. tampa to Nassau Now it’s one of the most accessible international beach excursions on the Gulf Coast, with a flight time of less than two hours.
Why Nassau?
Nassau It was one of the most visited capital cities. caribbean For as long as the region has been tracking visitor numbers, the reason is simple.
The city is located on the northern coast. New ProvidenceIt is anchored in a deep natural harbor and is connected by a bridge. paradise islandA strip with many resorts that have become centers of gravity Bahamas tourism. Between the two, travelers will find an incredible concentration of beaches, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment options within a 15-minute taxi ride from the airport.
cable beach It extends along the northwest coast. New ProvidenceThis long arc of soft white sand and shallow turquoise waters is home to some of the destination’s largest resorts, including: Bahamas and sandals royal bahamas. cabbage beach to paradise island The two-mile stretch of fine sand and exceptionally clear water is postcard-worthy. Atlantic side. Junkanoe BeachJust steps from downtown NassauA local favorite for a quick swim between attractions.
downtown Nassau The area itself is one of the more walkable places. caribbean The capital, famous for its colonial pastel buildings queen’s stairs, port charlotte And always buzzing straw market. bay street Shopping, duty-free shops and waterfront restaurants abound throughout the historic district.
Bahamas beyond Nassau
A new path also opens Bahamas beyond that Nassau itself.
paradise island The most obvious extensions are: atlantis paradise island, Four Seasons Resort Ocean Club A variety of restaurants, casinos and entertainment options make the island one of Australia’s most visited resort destinations. caribbean.
that Exumas This is another natural extension. famous swimming pig Big Major Ksharks swimming Compass K and the iconic sandbar pig beach All sit within day trip range. NassauSeveral operators operate all-day charters. New Providence dock.
Blue Lagoon IslandA short ferry ride from paradise islandAnother classic. A private island with tranquil crescent-shaped beaches, dolphin encounters, sea lion swimming, and an inflatable water park.
no more Bahamas Traveling is also really easy. Nassau base. The country’s wider island chain, which includes Eleuthera, Abacos, long island and Andros — All accessible via short connecting flights and ferries Nassau.
Breeze Airways and the bigger picture
that Tampa Nasso The launch is part of a broader pattern. Breeze AirlinesWe have been steadily building our services. caribbean and latin america Over the past few years.
Airlines — Founder jet blue founder David Neelman — Built a network around a point-to-point service model between secondary U.S. cities and destinations poorly served by traditional airlines. This approach has been particularly effective in markets such as: NassauAlthough Florida demand is significant, historic airlifts are concentrated in a few key East Coast gateways.
The new path adds another meaningful link. Bahamas‘Continuously expanding airlift photography USA. Nassau Now it’s one of the better served places caribbean Airports offering non-stop service in Florida — american airlines, jet blue, Bahamas Airlines, delta airlines, Southwest Airlines, frontier and now breeze All operate as destinations through several Florida gateways.
This launch also adds another significant international gateway to one of the fastest-growing airports in the United States. southeast. Tampa International Airport We have steadily expanded our international service in recent years. caribbean, latin america and europe It continues to be released.
timing
Summer has quietly become one of the most underrated travel seasons. BahamasIncludes key summer rates Nassau and paradise island Resort prices are well below winter peak prices. atlantis paradise island, Bahamas and Four Seasons Resort Ocean Club Both have the lowest rates of the year in early summer, before the peak family travel season in late June and July drives up prices.
It’s also a strong window weather-wise, with warm waters, calm seas, and prices that surpass those of the Florida beaches just an hour and a half north.
new Breeze Airlines service Nassau It’s one of the most attractive non-stop options to enter the Tampa market at some point, and for the first time in over 20 years. Tampa Nasso The hallways were serviced non-stop.
