About Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)

The only major airport in Barbados, Grantley Adams International Airport is a short distance from the island’s capital, Bridgetown. Our Grantley Adams International Airport guide provides useful information about the airport, including details of terminal facilities, public transport access and nearby accommodation options.

Airport news:

The airport has recently undergone significant expansion, including the addition of a new Arrivals section and improved duty-free and restaurant areas.

Information:

There are information desks in Arrivals and Departures. A Barbados Tourism Authority counter is also available within the terminal.

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Driving directions:

Grantley Adams International Airport can be accessed from the Tom Adams Highway, which runs from Bridgetown to the airport (journey time: approximately 30 minutes). It can also be reached from Highway 7, along the southern coast.

Public Transport

Public transport road:

Bus:Buses run between Bridgetown and the airport every 10 minutes from 0600 to 2400, departing from the main road outside the terminal building (journey time: 45 minutes; fare: BD$2).

Taxi:Taxis operate from the airport 24 hours a day, with a number of authorised companies present, including Quintette (tel: +1 246 428 8735). Taxis operate on a fixed-fare basis and do not have meters; fares should be agreed in advance. The average fare between Bridgetown and the airport is approximately BD$45-50.

Terminal facilities

Money:

A bank and several bureaux de change points are available at the airport. ATMs can be found in the departures area, both before and after security.

Food:

A bar and a number of restaurants serve local dishes and international cuisine, from an Asian outlet to a Caribbean grill eatery.

Shopping:

Among the shops at Grantley Adams International Airport are souvenir and gift shops, jewellers, and a convenience store. Duty-free can be found in the departures lounge – there is also an inbound duty-free shop in the arrivals lounge for international flights.

Luggage:

The airport houses a Lost and Found desk (tel: +1 246 420 2900), on hand to assist passenger with lost luggage queries.

Other:

A chapel is located on the mezzanine level. Tour operator desks are available to book tours and excursions. A pharmacy is available on site, as well as a spa facility.

Airport facilities

Conference and business:

The Club Caribbean Lounge in the departures area has a business centre with fax and internet facilities, and meeting rooms. Airline executive lounges are located on the mezzanine level.

Off-site, the Casa Grande Hotel (tel: +1 246 416 3351; www.casagrandebarbados.com) has extensive meeting and event facilities, and is less than 10 minutes from Grantley Adams International Airport by taxi. Elsewhere, the island offers two large convention centres, as well as hotel meeting rooms.

Communication Facilities:

Public telephones and free Wi-Fi internet hotspots are located throughout the terminal. Charging points for electronic devices are also available. There is a post office in the departures area, before security.

Disabled facilities:

The arrivals and departures halls are located on the ground floor of the airport and are easily accessible to disabled passengers. There is a lift to the restaurant on the mezzanine level and disabled toilets are located throughout the airport. Wheelchairs can be provided by individual airlines, which can also assist passengers onto the aircraft by ambulift: passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.

Car parking:

There are two car parks at Grantley Adams International Airport; both are within walking distance of the terminal. There is no separation between short- and long-term parking areas.

Car rental:

Courtesy Car Rentals, Stoute’s Car Rental and Drive-A-Matic are represented at the airport; desks for these operators are located just outside the arrivals hall. Other car hire companies are located off site and can deliver pre-booked vehicles to the airport.