Elopement in The Bahamas/Caribbean

[devusr 41]

We got married in Bahamas. She came the long route from Colombo to Grand Bahama transiting through Dubai, Brazil, Panama, and finally Nassau.

 

There is a flight route from IST (Turkey) to PTY (Panama) to NAS (Bahamas). It is important to check flight routes and transit without visa requirements.

 

For an example, PTY has transit without visa for my spouse but she must depart PTY within 12 hours and must show the onward ticket. When she arrived in PTY, while rushing to the next gate (1 hour layover), she asked a airport official for directions. They signaled to Panama Immigration Officials and they came and questioned her on the spot. She quickly showed that she is leaving and showed the onward ticket from PTY to Nassau.

 

Check the passport and visa requirements from https://www.emirates.com/us/english/before-you-fly/visa-passport-information/ Make sure to enter all the countries she would be transiting through and carefully read through the exemptions.

 

You can also use https://www.flightconnections.com

to see other routes that might be available from IST to NAS.

[appleblossom 2,423]

13 hours ago, yetanotherfaery said:

I was able to find Istanbul -> Panama nonstop and then Panama -> Nassau nonstop! Thank you so much for your help.

 

How about Mexico? He can fly there direct from Istanbul. 

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

12 hours ago, Boiler said:

https://www.flightsfrom.com/IST

 

This seems fairly comprehensive.

 

I have been to Turkey a few times and would recommend it.

Agree. One of my best vacations ever.

[top_secret 2,394]

We (Philippine and US Citizens) got married in Costa Rica and could highly recommend it as having very easy laws for non resident foreigners getting married, pretty generous visa free entry, and it was just a great place for a honeymoon too.  As others have mentioned, my wife flew from the Philippines on Turkish Airlines.  Manila-Istanbul-Panama-San José.  All visa free transit on her highly challenged Philippine passport.

[Pinkrlion 2,715]

There are other islands. Did you check Jamaica or Grand Caymen. 
 

Also you can call the resort you are staying and ask for Wedding Coordinator. They will help you with everything.