Breeze Airways bringing nonstop flights from TPA to the Bahamas

Starting in June, Breeze Airways will offer its first nonstop flight from Tampa to Nassau in the Bahamas. 

This will be the first nonstop jet service from Tampa International Airport to the capital of the Bahamas to operate in 20 years, according to a release, and the first international flight out of TPA on Breeze Airways. 

Flights to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) are scheduled to run on Thursdays and Sundays beginning June 11, the release says. 

This is the first year the airline began offering international flights, the release says. The Bahamas route will be the 29th destination Breeze Airways offers out of Tampa International Airport. 

The airline initially planned to launch a flight from TPA to Montego Bay, Jamaica in February, but widespread damage from Hurricane Melissa put those plans on hold. The company says it now expects to expand service to Montego Bay later this year, the release says. 

With the return of a Nassau flight, TPA now offers nonstop flights to 22 international destinations across Canada, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the release says. 

“Tampa International Airport is thrilled to add this popular Caribbean destination to our nonstop route map with our wonderful Breeze Airways partners, who have been rapidly growing their footprint at TPA since their first-ever flight launched here in 2021,” TPA CEO Michael Stephens says in the release. “We look forward to celebrating this new Nassau service – Breeze’s first international destination from America’s Favorite Airport – and anticipate many more celebrations to come.” 

The airline currently operates 300 year-round and seasonal routes to 84 cities in the United States and abroad. Tickets for the Tampa to Nassau flight are available for purchase online.

“This currently unserved route to the Bahamas will be a great addition to our network in Tampa and a highly desirable destination for summer travel,” David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways says in the release. “With Breeze’s premium product offering, we know our Guests in Tampa will love this new service and we look forward to welcoming them on an upcoming flight.”