Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bridgetown Airport (BGI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Bridgetown Airport is 5 hours 15 minutes.
Bridgetown is one hour ahead of Philadelphia and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PHL to BGI flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Bridgetown (and then discovering more of Barbados!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bridgetown Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for PHL to BGI flights, with 88.89% of services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Bridgetown Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between PHL and BGI:
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PHL? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Bridgetown Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
Consider booking a hotel close to BGI if you have a late Philadelphia International Airport to Bridgetown Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Bridgetown Airport rental car and discover Bridgetown and beyond with your own set of wheels. Drive A Matic, Stoutes and BAJAN CAR RENTALS are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bridgetown Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
The quietest month for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Bridgetown Airport is March, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Bridgetown based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Bridgetown Airport for September if you'd like to visit Bridgetown during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PHL to BGI in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Barbados
Bridgetown is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Barbados just waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometres north of Bridgetown, a visit to Speightstown will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Heywoods Beach, Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station and Arlington House Museum.
Oistins is another well-known destination in Barbados and is around 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown. No journey is complete without visiting Silver Rock Beach, Enterprise Beach and Long Bay.
