Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Bridgetown is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London.
Flights from LHR to BGI start from 10:05 — the earliest with Virgin Atlantic. The last departure is at 13:35 with British Airways. In total, you can choose from 25 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your LHR to BGI flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Bridgetown (and then exploring more of Barbados!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to BGI flights. An exceptional 82.64% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between LHR and BGI include:
Manchester Airport
V.C. Bird International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight is ₹ 40,889. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ₹ 56,022. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to BGI, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Landing cheap flights from LHR to BGI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BGI instead:
Grab a Grantley Adams International Airport rental car and explore Bridgetown and beyond with your own wheels. Drive A Matic, Stoutes and BAJAN CAR RENTALS are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Grantley Adams International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
From Grantley Adams International Airport, Bridgetown is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
March is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bridgetown in May.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport for September if you want to go to Bridgetown during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to BGI in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Barbados
You've visited Bridgetown, now it's time to explore other corners of Barbados. Travel about 18 kilometres north to Speightstown to check off its leading sights. From Arlington House Museum to Tiyi By Design Art Jewellery Studio and Jetski Barbados - Jetski Tours & Excursions, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown, Oistins is another essential stop in Barbados. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Banks Beer BreweryTour & Souvenir Shop, Errol Barrow Roundabout and The Paradise Nature Park.