Flying from Havana Airport (HAV) to Bridgetown Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Bridgetown's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Bridgetown one hour ahead of Havana.
To ensure you catch your HAV to BGI flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Havana Airport to Bridgetown Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between HAV and BGI:
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Port Of Spain Airport
Handy information about Havana Airport (HAV)
Havana Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart HAV reach their destination without delay.
Central Havana to Havana Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Got an early flight from Havana Airport to Bridgetown Airport? Stay somewhere close to HAV, such as Migaby House. Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba will also have you moments from the terminal.
Arriving at Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
If you're getting in on a late Havana Airport to Bridgetown Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near BGI:
Grab a Bridgetown Airport rental car and discover Bridgetown and beyond with your own wheels. Drive A Matic, Stoutes and BAJAN CAR RENTALS are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Bridgetown Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Bridgetown Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
From Bridgetown Airport, Bridgetown is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
January is the busiest month for flights from Havana Airport to Bridgetown Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Bridgetown in March.
Lock in your flight from Havana Airport to Bridgetown Airport for September if you'd like to explore Bridgetown during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HAV to BGI in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Barbados
Speightstown is just one of the many places in Barbados waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bridgetown. Around 18 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Heywoods Beach, Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station and Arlington House Museum.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Barbados, consider Oistins, about 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown. Silver Rock Beach, Enterprise Beach and Long Bay are among the biggest draws.
