Flying from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Castries has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) departing from Hewanorra Airport (UVF) or George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU).
Book a direct flight from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
Bridgetown's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Castries. Grantley Adams International Airport is located in Bridgetown.
The busiest route is from Hewanorra Airport (UVF) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), with 41 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from UVF to BGI is the 07:30 Caribbean Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 20:30 with interCaribbean Airways.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Castries to BGI. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Castries
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
You can jump on a direct flight from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) leaving from Hewanorra Airport (UVF).
Virgin Atlantic is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport jetting out of UVF.
From central Castries, UVF is approximately 56 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Need a handy hotel close to Hewanorra Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
Looking to fly out of George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)? You can reserve a direct flight from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) out of this popular hub.
From SLU, direct flights from Castries to BGI can be booked with Virgin Atlantic.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport, browse these options when leaving from George F. L. Charles Airport:
Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Castries to SLU in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 6 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near George F. L. Charles Airport the day before your flight from Castries to BGI:
About Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BGI instead:
Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Bridgetown. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
For a one-way ticket from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport, RM673 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just RM1,368. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary based on availability.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Castries to BGI when you book 8 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey are generally at their lowest.
You'll snag the best savings on your tickets from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport if you take off in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
May is the quietest time to fly to Bridgetown. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Bridgetown. The warmest month is September. Lock in your flights from Castries to BGI during then and you can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 30ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bridgetown
Once you've booked your flight from Castries to Grantley Adams International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bridgetown:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Carlisle Bay, George Washington House and Garrison Savannah - Barbados Turf Club are attractions you won't want to skip in Bridgetown.
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