Air Ambulance from Nassau and the Bahamas
The Bahamas' proximity to Miami makes evacuation remarkably fast — Nassau to Miami is 40 minutes. Even from remote Out Islands, patients can often be at a Miami hospital within 2–3 hours of our call. World Ambulance dispatches from South Florida to Nassau in under an hour.
Hospitals in Nassau
Doctors Hospital is the primary private facility in Nassau with international patient services. Princess Margaret Hospital is the main public hospital. For anything beyond stabilization, immediate transport to Miami is standard.
Out Islands: Exuma, Abaco, Eleuthera
Most Bahamian Out Islands have paved airstrips accommodating turboprop medical aircraft. Key airports: Exuma (GGT), Marsh Harbour (MHH), Governor's Harbour (GHB), North Eleuthera (ELH). We know all of them and dispatch to all of them.
NAS Key Facts
- Nassau to Miami: ~40 min — among our fastest routes
- Out Islands accessible by turboprop direct
- Doctors Hospital: primary private hospital
- Nassau: busy Caribbean cruise stop
- Dispatch from South Florida to NAS: under 1 hour
FAQ
How fast from Nassau to Miami?
If aircraft are in South Florida, patient in a Miami hospital within 2 hours of your call. NAS is one of our most efficient routes.
What about Out Islands — Exuma, Abaco, Harbour Island?
We cover all Out Islands. Most have paved strips for turboprop air ambulance. We assess each case individually for very small strips.
Cruise ship emergencies in Nassau?
Yes — Nassau is one of the Caribbean's busiest cruise ports. See our Cruise Ship Guide for details.