Flying from London to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): what you need to know
You can choose from a number of airports when organising a flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI). Check out your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The average length of a direct flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport is 9 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Bridgetown is UTC-4, which is 4 hours behind London. Grantley Adams International Airport is located in Bridgetown.
With 25 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is the busiest route. Virgin Atlantic operates the earliest flight at 10:05. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from LHR to BGI is with British Airways at 13:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from London to BGI.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) take off from this terminal.
Virgin Atlantic is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from London to Grantley Adams International Airport jetting out of LHR.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from London to BGI leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from central London to LHR is around 31 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Planning to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can reserve a direct flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) out of this hub.
Catch your direct flight from London to BGI with British Airways. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of LGW.
Split up your flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and BGI are:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to BGI:
About Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BGI:
Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International Airport to central Bridgetown takes about 25 minutes by car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Grantley Adams International Airport is 287 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 546 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from London to BGI when you book 8 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey are typically at their lowest.
The cheapest month for tickets from London to Grantley Adams International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when the fares drop. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from London to BGI.
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The best time to fly from London to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Bridgetown, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Before you book a flight from London to BGI, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Bridgetown, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 30ºC.
Visit in February if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 24ºC and 27ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Grantley Adams International Airport.
More about Bridgetown
Once you've booked your flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bridgetown:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Carlisle Bay, George Washington House and Garrison Savannah - Barbados Turf Club are top sights which should be on every Bridgetown itinerary.
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