Bermuda Transportation
Airport
Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) in the East End. The airfield was constructed during World War II for joint use by the US Army Air Forces / British Royal Air Force (RAF) base. The RAF forces in Bermuda were withdrawn at the end of the War. The local RAF Commander converted the facilities into the Civil Air Terminal, operated by the local government. In 1948, Bermuda’s air routes were taken over by land planes operating through the airfield.
In 1970, the field was transferred to the US Navy until 1995, which terminated its lease and transferred the field to the Bermuda Ministry of Tourism & Transport. The new $630 million terminal was opened in December 2020. American, Delta, JetBlue, British Airways, Air Canada, and United airlines provide flights from Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte, Boston, Newark, Philadelphia, New York JFK, and London Heathrow.
BDA Airport is about 15 miles from the capital city of Hamilton. To get through BDA security faster, consider these tips before flying here:
• NO Cannabis until Bermuda’s legal dispute with Great Britain is resolved
• NO photography of security areas
• Have your travel documents readily available for security screening
• Laptops and large electrical items can remain in cabin bags
• Pack liquids, aerosols, and gels in a transparent container no greater than 100 ml and in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag
• Place the following items and place in the security trays: Jackets, belts, large coats, large jewelry, coins, bulky footwear, and headwear
• Use of mobile phones is prohibited in the US Customs and Border Protection area
• Departing passengers are encouraged to arrive 2 hours before the scheduled flight
Ground Transport
The least expensive way, low-hassle way to get around Bermuda is on a local bus. You don’t have the option of renting a car here. There are color-coded routes traveling from the outer parishes from Hamilton, with stops at many tourist sites. Fare is determined by zone; the main island has 14 zones and it costs $3.50 to travel up to three zones or $5 for more than three. You’ll need to carry exact change or use tokens, which are sold at bus terminals and hotels. You can also purchase a day pass or multi-day pass. Bus schedules are available in the visitors center.
For the best views and miles of trailway, rent a bike in Bermuda; credit Visit Bermuda
If you are young and adventurous, consider renting a bicycle or Twizy. The latter is an electric two-seater vehicle that is easy to master.
Taxis transport guests to & from their hotel, but this is expensive and unnecessary for sightseeing without luggage. If you are on a budget, use taxis sparingly.
Cruise Port
Many if not most people from America arrive in Bermuda on a cruise ship. Most dock in Hamilton and a few dock at King’s Wharf in Royal Navy Dockyard. Taxi drivers are waiting at all the docks to show you around. If you’re sightseeing empty-handed, you can rent a motorbike or Twizy in the dock area.
Bermuda is a port-of-call for Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Oceana, Celebrity, and Regent Seven Seas cruise lines.
