A new route begins this summer with nonstop service between Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). The new service begins on June 11 with Avelo Airlines.
Avelo Airlines will fly twice weekly between NAS and RDU on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Welcoming Visitors from Raleigh
“We are excited to welcome this new service from Avelo Airlines,” said the Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, in a media statement. “As a tourism and aviation destination leader, this service further affirms The Bahamas Government’s commitment to working closely with airline partners and industry stakeholders to aggressively grow air stopover arrivals throughout The Islands of The Bahamas.”
Avelo Airlines, headquartered in Houston, Texas, began servicing RDU in 2022 with expansion into the Caribbean this past February. For the past two years, travelers in the RDU area have relied on Bahamasair’s nonstop service to Freeport, Grand Bahama, which then continued to Nassau, playing a key role in strengthening travel demand from the region. Avelo’s new Nassau route builds on that foundation.
Latia Duncombe, Director General of Tourism also said in a press statement: “Expanding airlift remains a top priority for The Bahamas, and this new route strengthens our access from North Carolina—an important market for our destination. Avelo Airlines offers new non-stop service, making it even easier for travelers from Raleigh-Durham to experience our vibrant culture, world-class hospitality and breathtaking islands. We look forward to welcoming more visitors and creating unforgettable Bahamian experiences.
Since its inception in April 2021, Avelo has flown more than 6.3 million customers on nearly 50,000 flights and The Bahamas will be the newest addition to its international routes.
For more information, visit aveloair.com and bahamas.com.
