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Skip the long lines and long transfers: Makers Air’s nonstop from Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) to Congo Town (COX) puts you on South Andros quickly, with private-terminal check-in, valet parking, and light-baggage service. Ideal for anglers, divers, and anyone who wants to start exploring the flats the same day.
Skip the long lines and long transfers: Makers Air’s nonstop from Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) to Congo Town (COX) puts you on South Andros quickly, with private-terminal check-in, valet parking, and light-baggage service. Ideal for anglers, divers, and anyone who wants to start exploring the flats the same day.
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From the private ramp at Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) to the low-slung reef and bonefish flats of Congo Town on South Andros, Makers Air turns what used to be a day of airport lines into an hour of travel and a head start on the islands. This nonstop flight connects Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Congo Town (COX), South Andros, Bahamas, aboard small, commuter aircraft that use the private-terminal experience advertised by Makers Air. The service cuts ground time, allows complimentary valet parking, and limits checked baggage to 40 pounds per ticketed passenger—perfect for light-packers headed for flats fishing, freediving, and small eco-lodges.
South Andros is known for vast tidal flats, mangrove-lined creeks, limestone "blue holes," and a reef fringe that shelters bonefish, permit, and tarpon. For travelers, the attraction isn’t a single peak or waterfall but a stretch of shallow water and sky where the day’s plan is laid out by tide charts, not timetables. Makers Air brings anglers, photographers, and divers straight to Congo Town, saving the extra ferry or charter hop that can fracture itineraries.
Practical details are part of the appeal: arrive at FXE 60 minutes before departure; flights close 20 minutes prior or you forfeit your seat. A valid passport is required. The Bahamas now requires digital customs declarations submitted through the Exempt app; pets need a Department of Agriculture permit and Makers Air charges a minimum handling fee. Excess baggage over 40 pounds is $2.00 per pound and is not guaranteed to travel.
Why book this trip? Beyond the convenience, Makers Air is a local connector—daily flights mean flexible windows for anglers chasing tides, photographers timing golden-hour light on the flats, or divers working around weather. The small-aircraft schedule puts arrivals during daylight, which simplifies transfers and orientation on arrival. Complimentary valet parking and private-terminal check-in keep the experience efficient and low-stress.
Caveats matter: customs, agricultural restrictions, and the strict 20-minute cut-off mean you must plan arrival and paperwork carefully. Makers Air also notes it assumes no liability for baggage left aboard and isn’t responsible for downstream costs from delays beyond its control.
If your idea of island time starts with a flight that leaves you on the beach rather than at a crowded gate, this nonstop from FXE to Congo Town is a pragmatic shortcut to South Andros’s flats, blue holes, and quiet shoreline. It’s travel designed for people who want to get there, quickly and cleanly, and start fishing, diving, or exploring as soon as they step off the ramp. Book early for preferred departure times around tides and confirm Exempt submissions and pet documentation well before travel to avoid last-minute delays or denied boarding at the private terminal and arrive relaxed today.
Yes—a valid passport is required to travel between the U.S. and the Bahamas and must be presented at check-in.
Each ticketed passenger may check up to 40 lbs. of baggage inclusive of personal items; excess is $2.00 per pound and not guaranteed to fly.
Arrive at least 60 minutes prior to departure; flights close 20 minutes before scheduled takeoff and late arrivals will forfeit seats.
Pets are accepted for a minimum fee ($35 or $2.00 per pound, whichever is greater) but must have Bahamas Department of Agriculture permits before travel.
Passengers will not receive refunds for missed flights; showing up after the 20-minute cut-off forfeits the seat.
The Bahamas requires digital submission of customs forms via the Exempt app for residents and tourists prior to arrival.
Makers Air is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida–based regional airline that operates scheduled and charter flights between Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) and multiple Bahamian destinations. The airline offers a mix of nonstop scheduled services and private charter options that connect travelers to islands including Chub Cay (CCZ), Staniel Cay (TYM), San Andros (SAQ), Congo Town (COX), Fresh Creek (ASD), Governor’s Harbour (GHB), and Great Harbour Cay (GHC). Makers Air emphasizes convenience and a boutique travel experience: many routes are marketed as quick nonstop flights (often around 60 minutes or under two hours depending on route), private-terminal departures at FXE, and straightforward online booking. Passengers are advised to arrive about 60 minutes before departure and travel with a passport for international clearance. Specific services referenced in route details include weekly flights for Chub Cay and daily service to Fresh Creek, as well as a cozy Cessna experience on some island departures. For travelers booking private charters, the experience can include lounge amenities through Ascend’s facilities, with complimentary valet, fresh foods, and outdoor lounging mentioned for pre‑ or post‑flight comfort. Makers Air positions its flights as a practical link between South Florida and the Bahamas for travelers seeking direct, time-efficient connections, private-terminal convenience, and both scheduled and charter options. All booking details, route availability, and specific flight timings should be confirmed directly with Makers Air at the time of reservation.
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