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Bermuda

Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The closest land outside the territory is in the US state of North Carolina, about 1,035 km (643 mi) to the west-northwest.

Type Country

Why go

  • British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic.
  • Known for Elbow Beach, Horseshoe Bay.
  • Served by Bermuda L. F. Wade International Airport (BDA).

History

Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The closest land outside the territory is in the US state of North Carolina, about 1,035 km (643 mi) to the west-northwest.

Airports

Bermuda L. F. Wade International Airport (BDA) 10 km to the centre
Hamilton, U, BM — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, Air Canada…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. New York, London, Miami, Philadelphia, Toronto… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 8 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor

Getting there by ferry

Lower Ferry
Ferry terminal · 2.5 km from the centre · SeaExpress
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Hamilton Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre · SeaExpress
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Hodson's Ferry
Ferry terminal · 3.1 km from the centre · SeaExpress
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Salt Kettle Ferry
Ferry terminal · 3.6 km from the centre · SeaExpress
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Darrell's Wharf Ferry
Ferry terminal · 4.1 km from the centre · SeaExpress
Outdoor
Hinson's Island Ferry
Ferry terminal · 4.3 km from the centre · SeaExpress
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Pink Route
Ferry route · SeaExpress
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Blue Route
Ferry route · SeaExpress
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Green Route
Ferry route · SeaExpress
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Orange Route
Ferry route · SeaExpress
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bermuda L. F. Wade International Airport (BDA). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BDA has direct flights to 8 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. New York, London, Miami, Philadelphia, Toronto…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Lower Ferry, 2.5 km); routes include Pink Route, Blue Route, Green Route.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bermuda. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Bike Tour