Flights to Bridgetown (BGI)

With KLM, you can fly to Bridgetown, the capital city of Barbados, the island's largest city and one of the Caribbean's most popular tourist destinations. In addition to serving as the country's cultural and commercial hub, it has excellent transport links, providing access to the rest of the island, including Barbados' famous beaches. Bridgetown also boasts excellent nightlife and great weather.

The city is situated on Carlisle Bay; a natural bay and marine park in the southwest of the island. This is the ideal location if you are interested in swimming, scuba diving and other water activities. Alternatively, you might enjoy the beach bars and seafood, including the national dish — fried flying fish.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines provides flights to Bridgetown in Barbados, arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport. Economy Class tickets can be perfect for avisit to Bridgetown, while Business Class provides extra privacy, more leg room and access to excellent food and drink while you travel.

Practical information about Bridgetown in Barbados

Flights to Bridgetown in Barbados are easy to find. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offers services to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), which is the only port of entry available to travelers looking to visit Barbados via air. The airport is located approximately 13 km from Bridgetown's city center. 

Getting from the airport to the city itself is relatively simple, as Grantley Adams International Airport is served by an airport taxi service. English is the official language and most residents speak Bajan, which is an English-based creole, with significant influence from both Britain and West Africa.

Best time for your trip to Bridgetown

The best time to visit Bridgetown in Barbados will depend on your purpose for travel. Bridgetown, like the rest of Barbados, has a tropical climate, with high temperatures, which remain reasonably consistent throughout the year. The average high point is around 311°C (69°F) mark. Heat intensity in the region is somewhat offset by the prevalence of wind.

Temperatures usually peak in August and September, while the coolest months are usually January and February. The year is divided into a wet season, when rainfall is most common, followed by a dry season, when showers are uncommon, and the total rainfall is low. The dry season lasts from December to May, while the wet season spans from June to November.

Things to see and do in Bridgetown

• Barbadian cuisine: Bridgetown is home to a large number of restaurants and dining experiences. When it comes to food culture, the city is seen as something of a melting pot. Popular dishes include fried flying fish, cou-cou, Bajan rice and peas, chicken curry and guava cheese.
• Kensington Oval: The region's most famous sports stadium, Kensington Oval, is most commonly used for cricket matches. Other kinds of events that have been hosted in the stadium include soccer matches and music concerts.
• Scuba diving: Carlisle Bay is a popular area for scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, and other similar water-based activities. Excursions are organized frequently, the water is calm, and the bay provides ideal conditions for exploration. A number of interesting creatures can be observed, including turtles.
• Bridgetown nightlife: The city offers a vibrant nightlife, with everything from cocktail bars to nightclubs open until the wee hours of the early morning.