Travelling from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in San Juan. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) taking off from here.
2 hours 3 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport.
San Juan and Bridgetown (where Grantley Adams International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
With 5 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is the busiest route. Caribbean Airlines operates the earliest flight at 10:10. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from SJU to BGI is with Frontier Airlines at 13:43.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from San Juan to BGI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
You can jump on a direct flight from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
When leaving from SJU, you can take a direct flight from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport with Caribbean Airlines.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from San Juan to BGI departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Piarco International Airport (POS)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB)
SJU is around 8 kilometres from the centre of San Juan. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
About Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Book a hotel close to BGI if you're catching a late flight from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Bridgetown. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
For a one-way ticket from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport, R 2,001 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from R 5,736. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
It's best to book 10 months ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from San Juan to BGI within that timeframe.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when fares go down. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from San Juan to BGI.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
May is the quietest time to fly to Bridgetown. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Bridgetown. The warmest month is September. Book your flights from San Juan to BGI during then and you can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 30ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport sometime then 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 most popular stays in Bridgetown right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from San Juan to Grantley Adams International Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Carlisle Bay, George Washington House and Garrison Savannah - Barbados Turf Club are must-do's during your Bridgetown adventure.
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