Airport Guides
(Bahamas) Freeport International Airport
Airport Guides
(Bahamas) Freeport International Airport
Full Airport Name
(Bahamas) Freeport International Airport
Address
PO Box F-40916, Freeport, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
Airport Code
FPO
Country Code
242
Telephone
352 6020
Website
None
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November)
Location
The airport is situated on Grand Bahama Island, 5km (3 miles) north of downtown Freeport.
Transfer Between Terminals
The terminals are within a short walking distance of each other.
Driving Directions
From the centre of Freeport, take the East Mall Drive or the West Mall Drive north to The Mall and follow signs to the airport. Coming from the west, take Queens Highway and take the airport exit north of Freeport. From the east, take the Grand Bahama Highway and take the airport exit to the north of Freeport.
Car Parking
There are parking spaces available in front of the terminals.
Car Hire
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Red Kap Car Rental and Thrifty.
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Public Transport
Road
Shuttle: Some hotels and resorts provide shuttle service to the airport. Please contact the hotels direct.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal buildings 24 hours a day. To order a taxi, call the Grand Bahama Taxi Union (tel: 352 7101).
Information and Help Desks
There is an information and help desk in the international terminal.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs and a post office are available at the airport.
Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant and bar in the international terminal.
Shopping: There are several shops in the terminal building, including duty-free shops.
Luggage: Queries about lost luggage should be directed to the airline or to the airport information desk.
Other facilities: A medical emergency clinic is located at the airport.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no conference or business facilities at the airport, but these can be found at some hotels around the island. Extensive events and meetings facilities are available at the Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort (tel: 373 1333; website: www.starwoodhotels.com/westin).
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The terminal buildings are accessible to disabled travellers. There are toilets for wheelchair users. Accessible taxis are available for transport to and from the airport.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. Island Palm Resort (tel: 352 6648; www.islandpalm.com) is located in central Freeport, just 2.5km (1.5 miles) from the airport. Best Western Castaways Resort & Suites (tel: 352 6682; www.castaways-resort.com) is 3.5km (2.2 miles) from the airport. The Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort (tel: 373 1333; website: www.starwoodhotels.com/westin) is also nearby.
Full Airport Name
(Bahamas) Freeport International Airport
Address
PO Box F-40916, Freeport, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
Airport Code
FPO
Country Code
242
Telephone
352 6020
Website
None
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November)
Location
The airport is situated on Grand Bahama Island, 5km (3 miles) north of downtown Freeport.
Transfer Between Terminals
The terminals are within a short walking distance of each other.
Driving Directions
From the centre of Freeport, take the East Mall Drive or the West Mall Drive north to The Mall and follow signs to the airport. Coming from the west, take Queens Highway and take the airport exit north of Freeport. From the east, take the Grand Bahama Highway and take the airport exit to the north of Freeport.
Car Parking
There are parking spaces available in front of the terminals.
Car Hire
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Red Kap Car Rental and Thrifty.
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Representative Offices - 24/7 Customer Service. Instant Availability, Confirmation & Voucher on our state of the art
portal www.transfersonly.net Secure Online Transactions through Thawte, Verified By Visa, Verified By Mastercard Systems.
Public Transport
Road
Shuttle: Some hotels and resorts provide shuttle service to the airport. Please contact the hotels direct.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal buildings 24 hours a day. To order a taxi, call the Grand Bahama Taxi Union (tel: 352 7101).
Shuttle: Some hotels and resorts provide shuttle service to the airport. Please contact the hotels direct.
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal buildings 24 hours a day. To order a taxi, call the Grand Bahama Taxi Union (tel: 352 7101).
Information and Help Desks
There is an information and help desk in the international terminal.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs and a post office are available at the airport.
Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant and bar in the international terminal.
Shopping: There are several shops in the terminal building, including duty-free shops.
Luggage: Queries about lost luggage should be directed to the airline or to the airport information desk.
Other facilities: A medical emergency clinic is located at the airport.
Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant and bar in the international terminal.
Shopping: There are several shops in the terminal building, including duty-free shops.
Luggage: Queries about lost luggage should be directed to the airline or to the airport information desk.
Other facilities: A medical emergency clinic is located at the airport.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no conference or business facilities at the airport, but these can be found at some hotels around the island. Extensive events and meetings facilities are available at the Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort (tel: 373 1333; website: www.starwoodhotels.com/westin).
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The terminal buildings are accessible to disabled travellers. There are toilets for wheelchair users. Accessible taxis are available for transport to and from the airport.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. Island Palm Resort (tel: 352 6648; www.islandpalm.com) is located in central Freeport, just 2.5km (1.5 miles) from the airport. Best Western Castaways Resort & Suites (tel: 352 6682; www.castaways-resort.com) is 3.5km (2.2 miles) from the airport. The Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort (tel: 373 1333; website: www.starwoodhotels.com/westin) is also nearby.
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