Southern Air Charter
A Bahamian regional carrier linking Nassau with several Family Island communities, with a compact domestic network focused on short inter-island flights.
About Southern Air Charter
Southern Air Charter is a privately operated Bahamian regional airline serving the country’s inter-island travel market. Publicly available corporate and founding details are limited, so its establishment date and ownership structure should be checked directly with the carrier before publication. Despite conflicting legacy identifiers sometimes associated with the name, its operating identity and scheduled network are centered on The Bahamas rather than Peru.
Nassau is the airline’s primary hub and the busiest departure point in its network. Southern Air Charter operates 10 routes serving 6 destinations within The Bahamas, connecting the capital with Deadmans Cay, Governor's Harbour, North Eleuthera, Rock Sound and Stella Maris. These services provide practical links between New Providence, Eleuthera, Long Island and other Family Island communities.
The British Aerospace ATP is the aircraft type associated with the airline’s route operations. This twin-turboprop design is suited to short regional sectors and airports where demand does not require a large jet. Flights are generally configured as straightforward regional services rather than divided into multiple premium cabins, so travellers should expect a simpler onboard experience than that offered by a major international airline.
Southern Air Charter is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. It does not have a widely documented proprietary frequent-flyer programme, and passengers should not expect reciprocal mileage earning, alliance lounge access or through-ticketing benefits. Travellers connecting to another airline in Nassau should therefore treat the journeys as separate unless their booking documents explicitly state otherwise.
The airline’s principal strength is its focused connectivity between Nassau and smaller Bahamian communities, including airports with limited scheduled alternatives. The trade-off is a compact network and the operational sensitivity typical of short island flights, where weather, aircraft rotations or local airport conditions can affect schedules. Passengers should allow extra time for separate connections and confirm current departure information before travelling.
Good to know
Flying with Southern Air Charter — what to expect
Compact Island Network
Southern Air Charter concentrates on domestic Bahamian routes between Nassau and selected Family Island airports. Check the current timetable carefully because service frequency may vary by route or season.
Baggage Planning
Regional turboprop aircraft have more limited cabin and hold space than large jets. Confirm the allowance attached to your fare and expect oversized cabin bags to be placed in the hold.
Separate Connections
Allow a generous buffer when connecting in Nassau, particularly if the onward flight is on another airline. Separate tickets may require baggage collection, another check-in and a fresh security screening.
Weather Disruptions
Short island flights can be affected by thunderstorms, strong winds and other local conditions. Reconfirm the flight before leaving for the airport and keep essential medication or documents in an accessible bag.
Simple Onboard Service
These are brief regional sectors operated primarily for transportation between islands. Expect a functional single-cabin experience with fewer amenities than on a mainline international flight.
Network overview
Where Southern Air Charter flies
Southern Air Charter operates 10 routes to 6 destinations across 1 countries, its longest sector reaching Deadmans Cay to Nassau (318 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Southern Air Charter flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Deadmans Cay → Nassau
318 km · LGI → NAS
The longest sector in the Southern Air Charter network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Southern Air Charter
Notable destinations on Southern Air Charter's network.
PLNassaudirectPLDeadmans CaydirectPLGovernor's HarbourdirectPLNorth EleutheradirectPLRock SounddirectPLStella MarisdirectDestination list is indicative of Southern Air Charter's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Southern Air Charter — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Southern Air Charter's primary hub is Nassau, which has the largest number of departures in its network. North Eleuthera, Governor's Harbour, Deadmans Cay and Rock Sound are also important departure points.
- Fares are generally easier to find at lower prices when booked in advance and outside major holiday or festival periods. Compare nearby travel dates because the limited frequency of some island services can influence prices.
- The busiest departure point is Nassau, followed by North Eleuthera, Governor's Harbour, Deadmans Cay and Rock Sound.
- Southern Air Charter serves exactly 6 destinations across 1 country, operating 10 routes.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts. Originfacts never adds a fee to the prices shown.
- Southern Air Charter flies within The Bahamas, serving Nassau, Deadmans Cay, Governor's Harbour, North Eleuthera, Rock Sound and Stella Maris.
- Carry-on limits can depend on the fare and the space available aboard the airline's regional aircraft. Check the current allowance directly with Southern Air Charter before travel, as larger cabin bags may need to be checked.
- Southern Air Charter's longest route is Deadmans Cay to Nassau, covering about 318 km nonstop.