Airport
Stella Maris Airport (SML)
Stella Maris Airport is the northern gateway to Long Island in the Bahamas, serving the Stella Maris area and nearby coastal destinations such as Cape Santa Maria. Compare taxi, car rental and pre-arranged transfer options to Stella Maris Resort, the settlement centre and other points across Long Island.
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About Stella Maris Airport
Stella Maris Airport (SML) is a small airport on the northern end of Long Island in the Bahamas, serving the settlement of Stella Maris and its surrounding resort area.
It mainly handles domestic flights to and from Nassau, operated by airlines such as Bahamasair and Southern Air Charter, connecting Long Island with the capital and onward international travel. The airport has a single paved runway of about 1,200 metres, a compact passenger terminal, and customs and immigration facilities for private international flights.
The airport sits about 1 km from the Stella Maris centre and is close to Cape Santa Maria and nearby hotels. Ground transport includes taxis, rental cars and pre-arranged resort transfers, making it easy to reach accommodations and beaches on the northern end of Long Island.
Passenger facilities are simple, with limited seating, parking and fuel services, while larger services can be found at the hotels and resorts nearby.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Stella Maris Airport operates passenger services through a single small terminal building serving the northern part of Long Island. The airport has one paved runway and handles mainly domestic flights, with customs and immigration facilities available for private international flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Stella Maris Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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