Bimini lies only about 50 miles off the Florida coast, so the flight is closer to 25 minutes than half an hour. It is the island anglers have chased since Hemingway's day, and the reason most people charter is simple: they want to be on the water at Bimini Big Game Club by mid-morning rather than spend a day on a ferry.
South Bimini's runway is short and narrow, which makes a turboprop the default. A Pilatus PC-12 or King Air 200 carries six to eight passengers with fishing gear comfortably; a select few light jets are approved by operators for the strip, but expect a turboprop to be quoted first.
Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) or Opa-Locka (OPF) are the usual departure points. FXE is ideal for clients coming from Broward and the marinas of Fort Lauderdale, while OPF suits those based in Miami-Dade.
South Bimini Airport (MYBS) has a small terminal where Bahamian officers clear passengers on arrival. From there it is a short taxi and water-taxi ride to Alice Town and Resorts World on North Bimini. Coming home, you clear U.S. customs on landing in Florida, so choose an airport with a CBP office.
Spring is prime time for billfish and calm crossings, and the summer tournament calendar keeps the island lively. Winter cold fronts can bring brisk winds, which matter more to boats than to the flight itself.