Flying from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Norman Manley International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Bridgetown's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Bridgetown one hour ahead of Kingston.
Flights from KIN to BGI start at 08:00 — the earliest with interCaribbean Airways. The last departure is at 16:55 with Caribbean Airlines. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Norman Manley International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your KIN to BGI flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Caribbean Airlines has direct flights from Norman Manley International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Bridgetown — and maybe even more of Barbados if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Caribbean Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Norman Manley International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. These are the top stopovers between KIN and BGI:
Piarco International Airport
V.C. Bird International Airport
Owen Roberts International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
R 5,586 is the best price for a one-way Norman Manley International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 10,681. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from KIN to BGI by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Norman Manley International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from KIN to BGI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Norman Manley International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
When it comes to Norman Manley International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Norman Manley International Airport from central Kingston, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Norman Manley International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to KIN:
Arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Norman Manley International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BGI instead:
Pick up 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 top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Grantley Adams International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Bridgetown. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
March is the most popular month for flights from Norman Manley International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bridgetown in May.
Book your flight from Norman Manley International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport for September if you'd like to visit Bridgetown during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KIN to BGI in February. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Barbados
Speightstown is just one of the many cities in Barbados waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bridgetown. Around 18 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Arlington House Museum, Tiyi By Design Art Jewellery Studio and Jetski Barbados - Jetski Tours & Excursions.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Barbados, consider Oistins, about 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown. Banks Beer BreweryTour & Souvenir Shop, Errol Barrow Roundabout and The Paradise Nature Park are key reasons to visit.