# BGI — Grantley Adams International Airport > Machine-readable reference for BGI. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BGI.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-15T07:57:46.382+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Grantley Adams International Airport - IATA: BGI - ICAO: TBPB - City: Bridgetown - Country: BB (BB) - Timezone: America/Barbados - Distance from city: 16 km (10 mi) southeast of Bridgetown - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .85M - Official website: https://gaia.bb ## Overview Welcome Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is a low-key gateway to the Caribbean that feels more like a relaxed bus terminal than a bustling international hub. Situated just 16 km southeast of Bridgetown, Barbados, its compact design allows for quick transitions from curb to gate. The airport's single passenger terminal is a no-fuss affair, making it easy for travelers to "get in, get out, get to the sea." Despite limited dining and shopping options, its proximity to pristine beaches and local rum shops compensates for the lack of in-airport amenities. At a glance With around 850,000 passengers annually, Grantley Adams may not be a mega-hub, but it effectively connects Barbadians and tourists to key routes on carriers like American Airlines, British Airways, and Caribbean Airlines. The airport consists of a single terminal - T1 - designed to accommodate both domestic and international flights. Its straightforward layout results in uniquely swift curb-to-gate experience compared to larger airports. Terminals & layout The BGI terminal, simply referred to as T1, houses all operations, with no hidden nooks or extensive halls to navigate. This makes it easy to orient yourself; o… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/terminals/t1 ## Parking (5) - **Accessible Parking** — /24hr_rate/day, /30-60min_rate/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/parking/accessible-parking - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · $18.00/day, /30-60min_rate/hr · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/parking/long-stay-parking - **Remote Parking** — Remote · $18.00/day, /30-60min_rate/hr · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · $24.00 per day/day, $3.00 per hour/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/parking/short-stay-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · $24.00/day, /30-60min_rate/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (5) - **Luxury Limo Services** — Other · Similar driving time to taxis: ≈20–30 min to Bridgetown / south coast, ≈30–45 min to west coast in normal traffic · Forum users report private car / ‘limo’ airport transfers costing roughly twice the standard taxi fare for similar routes · Pre‑booked, on‑demand services scheduled to meet specific arriving flights rather than running to a timetable URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/transport/luxury-limos - **Public Bus to Bridgetown** — Bus · 30-40 min · BDS$3.50 · Hourly URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/transport/public-bus - **Rental Car Services** — Other · Car pickup with meet‑and‑greet at BGI typically reported as ≈15–30 min from clearing customs to driving away; drive time from BGI to west coast ≈30–45 min in normal traffic · Widely reported in forum threads as roughly US$40–70 per day for a small car including basic insurance (varies by season and agency) · Rental car services are available daily; many local agencies offer airport meet‑and‑greet aligned with arriving flights URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/transport/rental-cars - **Authorized Airport Taxi** — Taxi · Varies · BDS$3.50 and up · Frequent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/transport/taxis - **Tour Bus Services** — Other · Half‑day to full‑day durations for island tours, with airport‑to‑hotel legs taking substantially longer than a direct taxi due to multiple stops · Forum users describe island coach tours as costing significantly more than a simple airport transfer, often priced per‑person rather than per‑vehicle; exact figures vary by operator and are not consistently quoted · Operated on set tour days and times; airport pick‑ups must usually be pre‑arranged rather than relying on walk‑up availability URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/transport/tour-buses ## Insider tips - _Money_: Save on transportation by catching the public bus from the main road for BDS 3.50 compared to standard taxi fares of about BDS 42 to Bridgetown. - _Avoid_: Steer clear of the main food court; kiosks further down the terminal often have better prices and shorter lines. - _Quiet_: The small chapel near departures is a peaceful retreat when the main concourse is bustling with passengers. - _Time_: Allocate 2–2.5 hours to get from beach or lunch to boarding, given the short distance to the airport. - _Insider_: Avoid long immigration lines by deplaning briskly to beat the rush from wide-body flights arriving around the same time. - _Quiet_: For some solo work or relaxation time, walk away from the crowded central areas to quieter stretches of the concourse. - _Local_: If your time allows, book a quick taxi to relish the nearby south coast beach delights before checking in for your flight. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BGI.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bgi/departures — HTML page with live departures