Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)

Overview

Situated 10 miles (16km) southeast of Bridgetown in Christchurch, Grantley Adams International Airport is one of the main air traffic hubs in the east Caribbean, and the largest airport in Barbados.

The airport has a single runway, but has recently expanded with a new arrivals hall and retail concourse that has eased congestion and improved the overall experience. Flights to Grantley Adams International Airport are available daily to destinations in the Caribbean, North America, The UK and Europe.

Location

The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) east of Bridgetown, near Christchurch.

Getting to the city

There is a regular bus service to the city that departs every hour and official airport taxis with fixed rates are available.

Time

GMT -4.

Contacts

Tel: +1 246 418 4242.

Car rental

There is local car hire company at the airport. A Barbados driving permit is required, which can be obtained from the airport or from car hire companies.

Facilities

Facilities in the airport include a bank and foreign exchange, bar, restaurant, duty-free, a business centre with Internet facilities, and an information desk. Facilities for the disabled are good.

Parking

There is open-air parking near the terminal, charged at BDS 2 per hour and BDS 12 per day. Car parks are within walking distance of the terminals.

Website

www.gaia.bb

Internet

The airport has free wifi.

Business Lounges

The Airline Executive Lounge is located at the airport. Passengers in transit may also make use of the Soothing Touch spa.

Barbados International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.