Why go
- Island in the Bahamas.
- Served by Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB).
History
Eleuthera, locally known as Lutra, refers both to a single island in the archipelagic state of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and to its associated group of smaller islands. Eleuthera forms a part of the Great Bahama Bank. The island of Eleuthera incorporates the smaller Harbour Island.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Silver Airways (3M) 3M (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach
- United Airlines UA (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale*, West Palm Beach*
- Aeroper PL (ATP) · 1 route: Nassau
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Miami*
- Bahamasair UP (DH8) · 1 route: Nassau
- US Airways US (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Miami
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Aeroper PL (ATP) · 1 route: Nassau
- Bahamasair UP (DH8) · 1 route: Nassau
- Silver Airways (3M) 3M (Saab 340) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
- United Airlines UA (Saab 340) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale*
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.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ELH has direct flights to 4 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Nassau, West Palm Beach). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Governor's Harbour, 17 km); routes include Rock Sound, Eleuthera - Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera - Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Nassau, New Providence - Rock Sound, Eleuthera.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Eleuthera Island, Bahamas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.