Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Bridgetown's timezone is UTC-4, making Bridgetown four hours behind London.
Give yourself enough time to make your LGW to BGI flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and BGI:
V.C. Bird International Airport
Piarco International Airport
Hewanorra Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight is ₹ 33,311. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ₹ 68,702. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to BGI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LGW to BGI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BGI instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Grantley Adams International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Drive A Matic, Stoutes or BAJAN CAR RENTALS to explore Bridgetown and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Grantley Adams International Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Bridgetown. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Bridgetown. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Bridgetown is September, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to BGI in February. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Barbados
Bridgetown has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Barbados you'll want to see. About 18 kilometres north of Bridgetown, a trip to Speightstown will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Arlington House Museum, Tiyi By Design Art Jewellery Studio and Jetski Barbados - Jetski Tours & Excursions.
Around 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown, Oistins is another favourite stop in Barbados. Start your sightseeing at Banks Beer BreweryTour & Souvenir Shop, Errol Barrow Roundabout and The Paradise Nature Park.
