Grand Bahama International Airport
Freeport, Bahamas is home to the Grand Bahama International Airport, carrying the airport code FPO. It was built pursuant to a joint venture between the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Hutchison Port holdings. The privately owned facility and sits adjunct to the Freeport Harbour Company. Covering more than 300 hectares, the facility accommodates several airlines including the American Eagle, Sunwing Airlines, and the Delta Connection. Seasonal flights include the BahamasAir and Blue Panorama Airlines.
Best Time to Visit
FPO-Grand Bahama International Airport has a runway capable of accommodating even the biggest aircraft in the industry. Facilities are also fairly advance with features like an Instrument Landing System, Precision Approach Path Indicator, Category 7 Fire Fighting Facilities, Distance Remaining Markers, and more. There are only 2 Bahamian airports with preclearance facilities for the United States and Grand Bahama Airport is one of them. Not surprising since the airport sits by the Eastern Seaboard, putting it close to most of the major cities in the United States. From the airport, you can quickly visit some of Bahamas’ oldest communities like Deadman’s Reef, Lucaya, or Smith’s Point.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The closest hotel to the airport is the Dundee Bay Villas, which stands at just 6km from the airport. You can also check in at the 4-star Pelican Bay Resort at Lucaya, which 8km away. Both hotels offer convenient shuttle service to and from the airport.
Another airport nearby serves West End, Bahamas, the WTD-West End Airport is a smaller facility that caters primarily private and chartered planes.
On this page it is easy to search for Freeport, Bahamas airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Freeport, Bahamas (FPO-Grand Bahama Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the FPO airport.
Most of these FPO
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Freeport, Bahamas
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the FPO airport are Old Bahama Bay Yacht Harbour, Ben's Cave, and Old Bahama Bay Yacht Harbour.
Map of Freeport, Bahamas Hotels
View all Freeport, Bahamas (FPO-Grand Bahama Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Freeport, Bahamas (FPO-Grand Bahama Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Freeport, Bahamas (FPO-Grand Bahama Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Freeport, Bahamas (FPO-Grand Bahama Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 10:26 AM.
The temperature feels like 88.45 with a humidity level of 80 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 61 percent with visibility at 9.8 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southwest at a speed of 12 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 11:55 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Wednesday
5/15
Thunderstorm with rain
83°F
High: 82°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 80%
Today
5/16
Thunderstorm with rain
81°F
High: 86°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 65%
Friday
5/17
Scattered clouds
82°F
High: 87°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 10%
Saturday
5/18
Scattered clouds
82°F
High: 88°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 20%
Sunday
5/19
Thunderstorm with rain
81°F
High: 87°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 75%
Monday
5/20
Thunderstorm with rain
80°F
High: 86°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 80%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Freeport, Bahamas FPO airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free FPO airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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