Getting There

Paradise Island has no airport and no direct international connections. Every visitor arrives via Nassau, specifically via Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), and then crosses to Paradise Island by bridge or water. The transfer is short and well-worn, and Nassau's airport has extensive international service that makes this a practical routing from most origins.

By Air

All flights arrive at Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) on New Providence Island. Nassau is served by:

• American Airlines from Miami, New York (JFK), Charlotte, and other US hubs
• Delta from Atlanta and New York
• United from Newark and other US cities
• JetBlue from New York and other northeastern US cities
• Air Canada from Toronto and other Canadian gateways
• British Airways from London Gatwick
• Breeze Airways twice-weekly nonstop from Tampa (Thursdays and Sundays) as of June 11, 2026
• Aeroméxico nonstop from Mexico City starting March 19, 2027
• Bahamasair domestic connections from Bahamian Out Islands

Nassau is one of the best-connected airports in the Caribbean, with multiple daily US departures from the major eastern gateway cities. This is the practical advantage of routing through Paradise Island: the international air access is Nassau's, and Nassau is easy to reach.

Atlantis Paradise Island has a private flight partnership with Tradewind Aviation, offering a Hotel + Flight Package that as of early 2026 saves up to 35% on stays of two nights or more. Tradewind operates nonstop Pilatus PC-12 service twice daily Thursday through Monday from Witham Field (SUA) in Stuart, Florida to NAS, with service having begun December 2025. Stuart sits about an hour's drive north of Palm Beach, making this a practical option for South Florida travelers who want to skip the commercial terminal experience. Tradewind also offers daily nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale starting December 10. Flights run year-round and are private or semi-private.

From NAS to Paradise Island, the transfer options are:

Taxi or rideshare: Most visitors take a taxi from the airport directly to their Paradise Island hotel. The drive crosses the Paradise Island Bridge and takes approximately 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. The fare is approximately $25–35 from the airport to Atlantis.

Resort shuttle: Most Atlantis guests are met by or can arrange resort shuttle service. Confirm with your hotel when booking.

Jitney bus: Public jitneys from Nassau can reach the Paradise Island Bridge area at lower cost, though with more complexity and time. Not the standard option for resort guests.

By Sea

Water taxi service runs between Nassau Harbour (downtown Nassau) and Atlantis Marina on Paradise Island. This is a pleasant way to make the crossing: bypassing the bridge traffic entirely and arriving by sea. It is most practical for visitors who are already in downtown Nassau (cruise ship arrivals, for example). The schedule is fixed; check departure times before planning around it.

Cruise ships dock at Prince George Wharf in downtown Nassau. Paradise Island is accessible from the wharf by taxi (across the bridge) or water taxi: a short trip that makes Paradise Island accessible as a cruise stop even without overnight accommodation. Royal Beach Club, which opened December 23, 2025, operates a dedicated ferry service from the cruise terminal taking approximately 5 minutes. Peak morning wait times for the ferry can reach 45 minutes, with capacity of about 240 passengers per crossing. Entry passes begin around $130 as of late 2025, with all-inclusive packages starting above $170. Verify current pricing and ferry schedules directly.

From Nassau

The Paradise Island Bridge is the primary crossing point: a short span connecting the two islands. The bridge charges a toll of approximately $1 eastbound (Nassau to Paradise Island), collected at a booth; the return direction is typically free. Taxis and hotel shuttles handle this automatically.

Practical Notes

• Nassau airport is busy and can have immigration queues during peak arrival windows. Build in extra time, particularly on Saturday afternoons when cruise changeovers coincide with leisure flight arrivals.
• A $25–35 taxi fare from NAS to Atlantis is the standard cost of the last leg. Shop around or use official taxi stands rather than accepting approaches from unlicensed drivers.
• The bridge is manageable to walk or cycle, though most visitors use motorised transport. It does offer an unusual perspective on Nassau Harbour and is occasionally worth doing on foot for the view.
• Nassau has its own accommodation, attractions, and transport infrastructure completely separate from Paradise Island: do not conflate the two in planning.