How early should I arrive to check in?

All passengers must arrive and check in a minimum of 60 minutes before scheduled departure; flights close 20 minutes prior and late arrivals forfeit their seat.

What is the baggage allowance?

Each ticketed passenger may check up to 40 lbs. of baggage inclusive of personal items. Excess baggage is charged $2.00 per pound and is not guaranteed to travel.

Do I need a passport?

Yes. A valid passport is required for travel to and from the United States and must be presented at check‑in.

Can I travel with a pet?

Makers Air will transport pets for a minimum fee of $35 or $2.00 per pound. Pets require permits from the Bahamas Department of Agriculture and may need crates.

What items are restricted from travel?

Passengers cannot bring fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, poultry, eggs, flowers or plants into the Bahamas without an Agriculture Permit; digital Exempt app submission is required by Customs.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Makers Air disclaims liability for costs incurred due to weather, mechanical issues, customs delays, or other circumstances beyond reasonable control—plan accordingly and consider travel insurance.

Makers Air: Quick Flights Between Cat Island and Fort Lauderdale | Airplane | Transportation

Adventure Brief

Skip the marathon connections: Makers Air’s scheduled hop from Cat Island to Fort Lauderdale Executive turns an island stay into a two‑hour international transfer. Read on for logistics, packing, and customs tips before you fly.

About 2 hours (including customs/immigration)

easy

From $429.37

Arthur's Town Cat Island (ATC) sits on the eastern spine of Cat Island, The Bahamas, and the scheduled Makers Air hop to Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) turns what could be a full-day of travel into a roughly two‑hour passage across bright Caribbean sky. The route begins at New Bight Cat Island (TBI) / Arthur's Town (prepare: meeting point sometimes listed as New Bight) and ends with the aircraft taxiing straight to U.S. Customs at FXE — a neat, efficient bridge between an undersung Bahamian island and South Florida. This service is straightforward and practical: passengers should arrive at least 60 minutes before departure, with flights closing 20 minutes prior. A valid passport is mandatory. Makers Air includes up to 40 pounds of checked baggage per ticketed passenger (this total includes personal items such as laptop bags); excess baggage is charged at $2.00 per pound and is not guaranteed to travel. Pets travel subject to a minimum fee of $35 or $2.00 per pound, and Makers Air will transport animals in crate rental for an added fee. Complimentary valet parking is provided for passengers; self parking is not available. Why book this flight as part of a Cat Island visit? The short airborne stretch delivers sweeping views of low limestone cays, emerald seagrass flats, and ribbon reefs that outline the shallow banks. From the window you may pick out the faint roofline of Mount Alvernia and its stone Hermitage — Cat Island’s highest point and a clear cultural marker — plus scattered settlements such as Freetown Settlement and Arthur’s Town. The island’s shorelines host mangrove fringes, sandy beaches, and reef habitats that support conch, bonefish, sea turtles, and colonial seabirds, offering a vivid visual primer for the activities you’ll plan once on the ground. Operational notes that matter: agricultural items like fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, eggs, flowers or plants require a Bahamas Agriculture Permit; digital submission via the Exempt app is required by Bahamas Customs. Bring receipts for any unaccompanied cargo or excess luggage. Makers Air disclaims liability for costs due to weather, mechanical issues, or immigration delays; missed check‑in deadlines mean forfeited seats with no refund. For travelers who value time and reliability, Makers Air’s scheduled Cat Island to FXE service converts a remote island stay into a practical weekend escape, connecting local character and natural spectacle with the logistics of international travel. Before you fly, confirm departure times with Makers Air the day prior, keep printed and digital copies of tickets and passport pages, weigh your bags at home to avoid excess fees, and consider travel insurance for weather disruptions. If traveling with pets, have permits and crates ready; staff handle valets and crate rentals but policies are enforced.