Flying from London to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning a flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Hop on a direct London to Grantley Adams International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 9 hours.
Grantley Adams International Airport is located in Bridgetown. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Virgin Atlantic at 3:45pm. Choose the first LHR to BGI departure with Virgin Atlantic at 8am if you'd rather not wait around.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to BGI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can take a direct flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When leaving from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport with British Airways.
Most travellers choose to book seats with British Airways between LHR and BGI.
British Airways is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from London to BGI that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and BGI include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kms (19 miles) in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport, check out these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Piarco International Airport (POS)
V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
LGW is about 80 kms (50 miles) from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to BGI flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kms (40 miles) from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Grantley Adams International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BGI:
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.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your London to Grantley Adams International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Grantley Adams International Airport is £261. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £384. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to BGI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Grantley Adams International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Chase down a great fare on a flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from London to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI). Visit Bridgetown in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your London to BGI plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Bridgetown, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Grantley Adams International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bridgetown
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bridgetown right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Grantley Adams International Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Silver Moon Catamaran Cruises, Accra Beach and Brighton Beach are attractions you won't want to skip in Bridgetown.