Key Takeaways
Lyford Cay, Old Fort Bay and Albany each control access differently, and a driver without the right clearance can be held at the gatehouse.
Private jet arrivals through Odyssey Aviation or Jet Nassau clear customs on site, so a chauffeur can meet the aircraft instead of waiting at the commercial terminal.
The driver's name and ID usually need to be cleared with the gatehouse before arrival, not after.
LC Transpo has operated in Nassau for over 20 years, is licensed and insured, and uses background checked chauffeurs on every gated community run.
Why a Gated Community Arrival Is Not a Standard Airport Transfer
Getting through the gate is a separate step from getting to the gate. Lyford Cay, Old Fort Bay and Albany are private communities with their own security teams, and none of them treat a taxi or transfer vehicle the way a public road would. Lyford Cay, on the western tip of New Providence, is one of the most exclusive residential enclaves in the world, with roughly 450 homes inside its perimeter.
A generic airport transfer booking only accounts for distance and drive time. It does not account for whether the vehicle and driver are cleared to pass the gatehouse at all. LC Transpo's VIP chauffeur and luxury transportation service builds that clearance step into the booking, so it is never the guest's problem to solve on arrival.
How Each Community Controls Access
Community | Access governed by | What this means for your driver |
Property Owners Association | Vehicle and driver usually cleared in advance through the POA | |
Homeowners Association | Rules can change, so confirm the current procedure close to your travel date | |
Albany | Resort security | Needs a member escort or resort approved permission before entry |
Lyford Cay: Access Managed by the Property Owners Association
In Lyford Cay, the Property Owners Association controls the perimeter, not the individual resident. The POA manages round the clock security, roads, canals and services inside the enclave. Access for vendors and guests, including transportation, is credentialed through the POA rather than granted automatically by the homeowner.
Giving the resident's name at the gate is not enough for a first entry. The vehicle and driver need to be on a cleared list tied to that specific arrival. Property managers booking a transfer should confirm with the POA or the host whether prior notice is required. For more on getting around the community, see our transportation service in Lyford Cay.
Old Fort Bay: HOA Gated, Controlled Access
A homeowners association runs Old Fort Bay's gated, canal front perimeter, and its access rules have changed over the years. The community is built around a restored fort, with a boutique club and a strong boating lifestyle.
Because procedures have shifted before, how entry worked on a past visit is not a reliable guide. Confirm the current procedure close to your travel date instead of assuming it matches last time. See our transportation service in Old Fort Bay for local details.
Albany: Resort Operated Security
Albany's security is run by the resort, which puts entry on a different footing from the two homeowner governed communities. At the western entrance, guards posted for most of the day require guests to have a member escort or permission to enter.
That approval has to come from inside Albany, whether from a resident, a member or the resort's own concierge team. A chauffeur cannot substitute for it. Albany's 600 acre community sits close to Lynden Pindling International Airport, so on such a short drive it matters even more to have approval confirmed before the vehicle leaves the airport.
Arriving Privately: The FBO Planeside Pickup
A private jet arrival at LPIA does not have to pass through the commercial terminal at all. Nassau's two main fixed base operators, Odyssey Aviation and Jet Nassau, both process customs and immigration on site, so passengers clear Bahamian entry inside the FBO rather than the main airport.
Commercial arrival:
Land at the main terminal
Queue for immigration and customs
Collect bags at baggage claim
Walk to the curb to meet your driver
Drive to the community gate
Private jet arrival through an FBO:
Land at Odyssey Aviation or Jet Nassau
Clear customs and immigration inside the FBO
Chauffeur meets you at the aircraft
Drive to the community gate, already cleared
Odyssey Aviation's Nassau terminal runs 24 hours a day and coordinates ground transportation on request. That makes a planeside pickup possible: your chauffeur meets you at the aircraft instead of at a curb, which removes the baggage claim and terminal walk entirely. Most Nassau transfer guides assume a commercial arrival and skip this option, even though a real share of guests headed to Lyford Cay, Albany and Old Fort Bay arrive this way.
How to Prepare Your Driver Before Arrival
Confirming access before the vehicle leaves for the airport prevents the most common delay at gated community arrivals. The steps are the same for all three communities, and only the details change by destination.
Notify the gatehouse, POA or HOA of the expected arrival date and time.
Provide the driver's full name and government ID details in advance where the community requires it.
Confirm whether the vehicle itself needs to be registered for entry, not just the driver.
For Albany, confirm that a resident, member or the resort concierge has approved the visit before dispatch.
Reconfirm the clearance close to the arrival date, since gate policies can change between bookings.
The LC Transpo team can handle this step for you. Contact us with your arrival details and we will coordinate clearance ahead of your flight.
Why LC Transpo for Gated Community Transfers
LC Transpo has operated in Nassau for over 20 years, and that experience includes repeat arrivals into Lyford Cay, Albany and Old Fort Bay, not just knowledge of the route. Every chauffeur is background checked, and the company is fully licensed and insured for transportation work in The Bahamas. Read more about our background on the About page.
Homeowners who split time between Nassau and abroad often pair arrivals with our property management service or elite lifestyle concierge, so the house is ready when the car pulls in.
Choosing the Right Vehicle
Cadillac Escalade: 6 seats. Best for couples or small families with extra luggage.
Mercedes Sprinter: 12 seats. Best for larger groups, or guests traveling with household staff.
See the full fleet for every option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to notify Lyford Cay before an airport transfer arrives?
Yes. Lyford Cay's Property Owners Association manages perimeter access, and vehicles are generally cleared in advance rather than admitted on request at the gate.
Can a chauffeur pick up a guest directly from a private jet in Nassau?
Yes. Both Odyssey Aviation and Jet Nassau handle customs and immigration on site, and both coordinate ground transportation at the aircraft.
Does Albany allow transfer vehicles in without prior approval?
No. Albany requires a member escort or prior permission at its western entrance, so someone inside the community must confirm the visit before the driver arrives.
Has Old Fort Bay's gate access process stayed the same over the years?
No. Old Fort Bay's access procedures have changed over time, so check the current process directly rather than relying on a previous visit.
Book Your Gated Community Transfer
LC Transpo coordinates the vehicle, the chauffeur and the gate clearance for arrivals into Lyford Cay, Albany and Old Fort Bay. Tell us your flight and destination, and we will handle the rest.