Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Bridgetown's timezone is UTC-4, making Bridgetown four hours behind Edinburgh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your EDI to BGI flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and BGI:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight is ر.ق. 1,522. A round-trip ticket is currently ر.ق. 2,459. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from EDI to BGI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from EDI to BGI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Edinburgh 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 discover Bridgetown and beyond with your own set of wheels. Drive A Matic, Stoutes and BAJAN CAR RENTALS are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Grantley Adams International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Bridgetown. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
March is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Bridgetown in May.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport for September if you'd like to go to Bridgetown during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to BGI in February. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Barbados
Speightstown is just one of the many places in Barbados waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bridgetown. Around 18 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Arlington House Museum, Tiyi By Design Art Jewellery Studio and Jetski Barbados - Jetski Tours & Excursions.
If you want to check out another corner of Barbados, consider Oistins, about 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown. Banks Beer BreweryTour & Souvenir Shop, Errol Barrow Roundabout and The Paradise Nature Park are among the biggest draws.
