Flying from Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): What you need to know
There are two main airports to jet off from in Istanbul. Check out your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when organising your flight from Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI).
The timezone in Bridgetown is UTC-4, which is seven hours behind Istanbul. Grantley Adams International Airport is located in Bridgetown.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Istanbul to BGI.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to BGI with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IST and BGI include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport with a stop at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). One of the main stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BGI, it's the perfect opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to BGI flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near BGI and hit the pillow fast:
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Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport is R 10,792. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 15,299. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to BGI. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Istanbul to BGI.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
May is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Bridgetown based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Bridgetown is September, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to BGI plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February has temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bridgetown
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bridgetown right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Grantley Adams International Airport:
Silver Moon Catamaran Cruises and Accra Beach are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Bridgetown itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Brighton Beach.
