Grantley Adams International Airport – BGI Barbados
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is an international airport in Seawell, Christ Church, Barbados. BGI serves as the only primary port of entry for visitors flying in and out of Barbados. It is also referred to as the gateway to the Eastern Caribbean. This major airport was marked as the Caribbean’s 8th busiest airport and 3rd busiest in the Lesser Antilles next to Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport and Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in Guadeloupe. BGI attends to over two million passengers annually.
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BGI-Barbados was originally named Seawell Airport and was changed in 1976 to honor Grantley Herbert Adams, the first Premier of Barbados. BGI Airport offers flights to the cities of Bridgetown, Garrison Historic Area, and Haggatt Hall. It has direct flights to the US, Central America, Canada, and Europe. BGI-Barbados continues to be a significant airlink for passengers arriving and leaving at the Port of Bridgetown.
For three consecutive years (2002-2004), Grantley Adams International Airport was awarded by the World Travel Awards as the Caribbean’s Leading Airport. In 2010, BGI was recognized by the Airport Council International as having one of the best facilities in the Caribbean Region.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Travelers arriving in Barbados often look for airport hotels or accommodations near the airport. With a short distance of 500 meter from the airport, the Hopeville Apartments is a popular choice among visitors. It only takes a 30-minute drive to get to Bridgetown from this hotel. Book a night or two at the beautiful Hilton Barbados Resort, located 8 miles away or a short 25 minute-drive from BGI Airport. The hotel is just steps away from the Carlisle Bay and 2-minute short drive from stunning Brownes Beach.
On this page it is easy to search for Bridgetown, Barbados airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BGI airport.
Most of these BGI
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Bridgetown, Barbados
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the BGI airport are Kensington Oval, Barbados Museum and Historical Society, and Iron Gardens.
Map of Bridgetown, Barbados Hotels
View all Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 9:38 AM.
The temperature feels like 90 with a humidity level of 79 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 27 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east-southeast at a speed of 14 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 10:15 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Saturday
5/4
Scattered clouds
83°F
High: 85°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 10%
Today
5/5
Broken clouds
85°F
High: 89°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/6
Broken clouds
85°F
High: 87°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
5/7
Broken clouds
84°F
High: 87°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/8
Broken clouds
83°F
High: 87°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/9
Broken clouds
84°F
High: 87°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Bridgetown, Barbados BGI airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free BGI airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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