Airport Guide to Grantley Adams International (BGI)

Airport Overview

Terminal Transfer | Getting into Town | Car Parking | Information Desks | Airport Facilities

Named after the first prime minister of Barbados, Grantley Adams International Airport is the Eastern Caribbean’s main airport. Located in Christchurch, Barbados, 16km (10 miles) southeast of the capital city Bridgetown, there are flights to Grantley Adams International Airport from cities around Europe, Canada, Central and South America, Africa as well as neighbouring Caribbean islands.

In the past decade the airport received a much-needed upgrade. The addition of a second terminal allowed for separate arrivals and departures areas – although the old and new terminal appear as one thanks to a tented atrium that joins them together.

With marble floors, colourful mosaics and completely refurbished interiors, Grantley Adams International is a compact yet spacious airport with a relaxed and modern feel. Improved check-in and baggage claim facilities and a brand new retail concourse, in addition to friendly and helpful staff and reliable transport, ensure a pleasant experience.

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Terminal Transfer

The terminal buildings are separated by a small atrium through which passengers walk.

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Getting into Town

Taxi: Taxis operate on a fixed-fare basis that must be agreed upon before departing. BDS 42 (about £13) is the average cost of a trip to the centre of Bridgetown.

Bus: A Mercedes-Benz bus service departs for Bridgetown every 30 minutes, between 6am and midnight. The bus stop is on the main road in front of the terminal building and the duration of the trip is 45 minutes.

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Car Parking

Open-air parking is available next to the airport at a rate of BDS 2 (about £0.60) per hour and BDS 12 (£4 approximately) per day.

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Information Desks

Airport information and tourist information counters are situated in the atrium.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs, currency exchange and a post office.

Luggage: There are no left luggage facilities at Barbados International. There is a porter service, however, and tips are expected. Contact your airline should you need to report missing baggage.

Conference and business: British Airways’ and BWIA’s First and Business-Class lounges are equipped with Internet and fax, while the Club Caribbean Lounge on the Mezzanine Level offers a business centre with meeting rooms, fax, and Internet access. Nearby hotels, namely Silver Rock and Bougainvillea Beach Resort, offer larger conference venues with access to additional facilities, including photocopiers and audio-visual equipment.

Other facilities: There is a pharmacy and a chapel.

Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available.

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