Now Booking: New Scheduled Flights from Bedford, MA (BED) in the Boston Area to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard!
Fly Personal to Nantucket
Fly to Nantucket in the Tradewind-operated fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.
NEW: Scheduled flights from the Boston area to Nantucket departing from Hanscom Field (BED)! Book now.
Scheduled Service Learn more
Flying regularly to Nantucket has never been easier. Tradewind operates multiple scheduled flights per day from the New York area and is now available from Boston’s Hanscom Field (BED). Both markets enjoy a private terminal experience with no TSA and flexible ticket terms.
SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR COMMUTERS
Our scheduled service to Nantucket from Westchester (HPN) is now year-round!
Westchester:
| Months | Days | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| late April – early Dec. | Daily | Up to 25 flights per day |
| mid-Dec. – mid-April | Th, Fri, Sun, Mon | 2 round-trips per day |
Bedford:
| Months | Days | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Starting June 18* | Daily | 3 round-trips per day |
*Flights from Bedford (BED) to Nantucket are currently available for booking from June 18, 2026, through September 8, 2026.
PRIVATIZE A SCHEDULED FLIGHT
Private scheduled service flights are available at set times during the day, operated in our fleet of commuter-configured Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. These flights may be booked by ticket book holders on existing scheduled routes to Nantucket.
TICKET BOOK DISCOUNTS
| Quantity | Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Rate | $1,120 | |
| 10 – 19 Ticket Book | $1,040 | |
| 20 – 39 Ticket Book | $980 | |
| 40+ Ticket Book | $930 |
Aircraft and Pricing Options
- Scheduled service flights are operated in Swiss-built Pilatus PC-12 turbine-powered aircraft flown by two pilots with air-conditioning, a pressurized cabin, and ample room for luggage. Scheduled service is operated in a commuter-configured aircraft featuring 8 forward-facing seats.
- For regular commuters, the ticket book offers significant savings as well as exclusive access to the automated waitlist system, ability to book private scheduled service, ease of booking and flight management through the mobile app, and value of unused tickets does not expire.
- Ticket book holders also receive a one-time 10% discount on a Tradewind private service. Additionally, they are able to book private scheduled service and purchase single trip journeys on other scheduled service routes for a discount.
ALL NORTHEAST SCHEDULED SERVICE ROUTES
Private Service Learn more
Fly private to Nantucket from anywhere in the Tradewind-operated fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. The Tradewind Pilatus fleet is ideal for shorter routes such as Nantucket from Teterboro, White Plains, The Hamptons, Farmingdale, Boston/Bedford, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.
POPULAR ROUTES TO NANTUCKET
IN THE PILATUS PC-12:
| From | Flight Time |
| Boston, MA (BED/KBED, BOS/KBOS) | 30 minutes |
| East Hampton, NY (HTO/KHTO) | 32 minutes |
| Farmingdale, NY (FRG/KFRG) | 43 minutes |
| Morristown, NJ (MMU/KMMU) | 52 minutes |
| Teterboro, NJ (TEB/KTEB) | 49 minutes |
| West Hampton Beach, NY (FOK/KFOK) | 35 minutes |
| Westchester, NY (HPN/KHPN) | 45 minutes |
AIRCRAFT OPTIONS
The Swiss-built Pilatus PC-12 features a pressurized cabin, air-conditioning, and comfortable seating for eight passengers with a full complement of luggage. Private service is operated in an executive-configured aircraft featuring a four-person club plus two rows of forward-facing seats and a fully enclosed lavatory.
Should your trip require a larger cabin or longer range, Tradewind can secure the ideal aircraft for your journey through our network of vetted partners. Our reach includes all the latest models of light, mid, super-mid, and heavy jets.
Tradewind is a Part 135 operator of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. Any travel arranged by Tradewind using a different aircraft type is neither owned nor operated by Tradewind.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I get to Nantucket?
Tradewind Aviation offers year-round scheduled flights from Westchester (HPN), seasonal scheduled flights from Bedford (BED), and private charter from airports across the Northeast, including Teterboro, Farmingdale, East Hampton, Boston, and more. Flight times range from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on origin. Ticket books are available for regular commuters on scheduled routes from the New York area.
How do I fly to Nantucket from New York?
Tradewind operates year-round scheduled flights from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Nantucket, with daily service between Daffodil Weekend and Christmas Stroll, and Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays in the winter. Private charter is also available from Teterboro (49 min), Farmingdale (43 min), East Hampton (32 min), and West Hampton Beach (35 min).
How do I fly to Nantucket from Boston?
Fly from Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford with Tradewind Aviation. Scheduled flights are offered up to 6 times daily during the summer months. The flight takes approximately 30 minutes on a Pilatus PC-12. Hanscom is about 20 miles from downtown Boston and offers a private terminal experience without commercial airport congestion.
Can I fly to Nantucket year-round?
Yes. Tradewind operates scheduled service to Nantucket year-round from Westchester (HPN), with daily flights between Daffodil Weekend and Christmas Stroll, and Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays in the winter. Private charter flights from Boston, New York, and other Northeast cities are available any day of the year.
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Guests who book this package will receive a 5% discount on their private Martha’s Vineyard flight, and between 10-15% off their accommodation depending on booking dates.