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.

Flights to Grantley Adams International Airport are available daily from 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

A regular bus service to the city departs every hour, and official airport taxis with fixed rates are available.

Time

GMT -4.

Contacts

Tel: +1 246 536 1302.

Car rental

Travellers will find three authorised rental car companies at GAIA: Courtesy Rent-A-Car, Drive-A-Matic and Stoute's Car Rental. Their offices are located in the public area outside Arrivals.

Facilities

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

Parking

There is open-air parking near the terminal, charged at BBD 2 for the first 30 minutes or part thereof, and BBD 24 per day. Car parks are within walking distance of the terminals.

Website

www.gaia.bb

Internet

The airport has free WiFi.

Business Lounges

Passengers in transit may make use of the Airline Executive Lounge and the Soothing Touch Spa.

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