Charter Flights From Miami to the Berry Islands
Island freedom in 35 minutes
Miami to the Berry Islands Is Easy With AvSky
Trade traffic lights for turquoise flats in little more than half an hour. A Pilatus PC‑12 NGX climbs out of Miami, skips across 135 nautical miles of Gulf Stream blue, and glides onto the 5,300‑foot runway at Great Harbour Cay. Because outbound U.S. passports are cleared before take‑off, Bahamian officers can finish the ramp‑side stamp in about five minutes.
From wheels‑down it's five minutes to marina golf‑cart rentals, 12 minutes to Stingray Beach’s knee‑deep sandbar, and 15 minutes to Chub Cay’s reef‑lined drop‑off (where wahoo run the wall). With no Nassau layover, a private charter turns wasted travel hours into extra daylight for bonefishing Shark Creek, touring Great Stirrup Cay lighthouse, or sipping a Goombay Smash on Hoffmann Cay’s blow‑hole bluff.
Recommended Aircraft
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Rough Estimate
$31,100 (Round Trip)
Capacity
6 People
Flight Time
35 Minutes
Coast‑to‑cay service, perfectly timed
Our island experts make this short hop a breeze
Tell us the moment you’d like to have your feet in the sand, and an AvSky advisor will schedule your flight so customs officers are ready when you touch down at Great Harbour or Chub Cay. You’ll receive a straightforward quote and real‑time updates if winds or showers call for a small tweak, ensuring your island day unfolds exactly as planned.
Additional aircraft options
All price estimates are for a round-trip, Friday through Sunday itinerary. Actual quotes vary depending on factors like season, available aircraft and more. Your quoted price may be more or less than the estimates on this page.
Phenom 300E
7 People
$38,400
Hawker 800XP
8 People
$48,000
Super Midsize
Runway is too short
N/A
Heavy Jet
Runway is too short
N/A
The Best Airports for Trips From Miami to the Berry Islands
AvSky usually schedules Berry Islands flights out of Opa‑locka, where U.S. Customs is open 24 hours and inbound congestion is light. Miami Executive is a solid backup; it's closer for travelers in South Miami and often a few dollars cheaper on overnight parking.
On the island side, we suggest most arrivals land at Great Harbour Cay, the main Port of Entry, where officers are on duty 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and rental carts are waiting beside the building. Guests staying at Chub Cay Resort can land on its private runway when customs officers are present from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; after‑hours clearance is available for a modest call‑out fee, which we quote in advance.
Departing Miami
Miami Executive (TMB/KTMB)
12800 SW 145th Ave., Miami FL 33186
Miami Opa‑locka Executive (OPF/KOPF)
15001 NW 42nd Ave., Miami FL 33054
Arriving Berry Islands
Great Harbour Cay (GHC/MYBG)
Great Harbour Cay Rd., Great Harbour Cay BS
Chub Cay (CCZ/MYBC)
Chub Cay Marina Rd., Chub Cay BS
Destination Highlights
Slip into the powder crescent at Sugar Beach, order cracked conch at Flo’s perched over turquoise shallows, then snorkel the shallow Cistern Cay plane wreck where parrotfish drift through coral‑draped windows — all within two hours of leaving Miami. Because the Berry cays sit so close together, you can still leap into Hoffmann Cay’s blue hole and cast for tailing bonefish before sunset.
Aircraft Comfort & Options
The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX balances six reclining seats, streaming Wi‑Fi, and a cargo door wide enough for dive scooters or rolled paddle boards. If your party grows to eight or you need a separate baggage hold for chilled seafood coolers, a twin‑engine Phenom 100EV adds capacity without dramatically increasing the cost.
When to Fly & What to Expect
Wahoo peak November through February. Morning departures dodge stiff afternoon crosswinds. The Berry Islands Regatta in mid‑April doubles ramp traffic (so book this period well ahead). June to August brings calm seas but brief 3 p.m. squalls; during this period, AvSky schedules earlier wheels‑up and keeps a close eye on the weather to adjust as needed.
Island Logistics & Transfers
Water taxis run on call between Great Harbour Marina and nearby cays, while golf carts are the only road transport and should be reserved two days ahead in high season. Dockside fuel, ice, and bait are available until 5 p.m., and the island ATM provides cash when card readers drop offline.
Notable Landmarks of the Berry Islands Chain
Four authentic stops every visitor can enjoy
Devils Cay Sand Bar
A short walk from the sand leads into limestone chambers where stalactites frame natural skylights; local guides point out Lucayan-era pottery shards embedded in the cave floor.
Flo’s Conch Bar Tradition
For more than 30 years the Rolle family has ferried fresh conch from the shallows to their stilted shack on Little Harbour Cay, serving cracked conch and Goombay Smash to passing boaters.
Hoffmann Cay Blue Hole
A short jungle path opens to a 600‑foot‑wide sinkhole where vertical limestone walls plunge more than 200 feet; adventurous swimmers leap from the rim into sapphire water.
Sugar Beach Sand Spit
At low tide a half‑mile ribbon of white sand curls off Great Harbour Cay, offering barefoot walks, bonefish sightings, and postcard‑worthy drone shots
Miami to Berry Islands Charter FAQs
Is Great Harbour Cay customs open every day?
Yes, officers staff the terminal 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily. AvSky submits aircraft arrival details at least two hours ahead; after‑hours clearance is possible for a $150 overtime fee.
Can you land directly on Chub Cay?
Yes, provided the aircraft arrives between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. when the island’s private FBO has customs and immigration on duty. After 5 p.m. all international flights must first clear at Great Harbour Cay or pay an overtime call‑out fee. AvSky will advise which option best matches your schedule and quote any additional cost upfront.
What’s the baggage limit on the PC‑12 for this route?
40 cubic feet fits six roll‑aboards, two dive‑racks, and a medium cooler. Hard rod cases longer than 7 feet exceed the cargo‑door height; ship them ahead or rent locally.
Are drones allowed for sandbar photography?
Recreational drones under 15 pounds must register online with Bahamas Civil Aviation and avoid flying within half a mile of Great Stirrup Cay lighthouse. Fines start at $1,000 for violations.