Flying from Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). Check out your options for flying out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 50 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport flight.
Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport is located in Nassau. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Washington DC.
The busiest route is from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). You can pick from 7 direct services every week. American Airlines operates a 8:10am departure between DCA and NAS.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to NAS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more people on the move during busy periods like April, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
You can take a direct flight from Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
American Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport leaving from DCA.
American Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from DCA to NAS.
With 77.05% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
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76% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Thinking of flying out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) plane tickets can be booked from here.
United Airlines has direct flights from Washington DC to NAS out of IAD. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
United is the most popular choice for passengers flying from IAD to NAS.
The top on-time carrier is United. Its Washington Dulles International Airport to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport flights arrive as scheduled 68.75% of the time.
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport, check out these options when taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport leaving from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).
Fly out of BWI with Southwest Airlines. This reputable carrier offers direct Washington DC to NAS plane tickets.
Southwest Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from BWI to NAS.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport flight.
Getting from Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) to central Nassau
Central Nassau is around 16 kilometres from Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
At the moment, $207 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $591. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to NAS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. September is the quietest month to visit Nassau. February is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Washington DC to NAS plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nassau to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Nassau
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You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Nassau when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Beautiful beach followed by Beach and Aqua Shores - Luxury Powerboat Tours Bahamas.
Explore more of the Bahamas
You've seen Nassau, now it's time to discover more of the Bahamas. Travel about 209 kilometres northwest to Lucaya to tick off its popular sights. From St. Paul's Methodist Church to Community at Heart Tabernacle, Church of God of Prophecy and Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Freeport is another standout destination in the Bahamas and is around 209 kilometres northwest of Nassau. No trip is complete without a visit to Shark Alley, Grand Bahama Wall and Taino Beach.