Named after the first prime minister of Barbados, Grantley Adams International Airport (BIG) is the Eastern Caribbean's main airport. Located in Christchurch, Barbados, 10 miles (16 km) southeast of the capital city Bridgetown, there are flights to Grantley Adams International Airport from cities around Europe, Canada, Central and South America, Africa as well as neighboring Caribbean islands.
In the past decade the airport received a much-needed upgrade. The addition of a second terminal allowed for separate arrivals and departures areas - although the old and new terminal appear as one thanks to a tented atrium that joins them together.
With marble floors, colorful mosaics and completely refurbished interiors, Grantley Adams International is a compact yet spacious airport with a relaxed and modern feel. Improved check-in and baggage claim facilities and a brand new retail concourse, in addition to friendly and helpful staff and reliable transport, ensure a pleasant experience.
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<div class="rxbodyfield">The terminal buildings are separated by a small atrium through which passengers walk.</div>
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Taxi: Taxis operate on a fixed-fare basis that must be agreed upon before departing. BDS 42 (about £13) is the average cost of a trip to the center of Bridgetown.
Bus: A Mercedes-Benz bus service departs for Bridgetown every 30 minutes, between 6am and midnight. The bus stop is on the main road in front of the terminal building and the duration of the trip is 45 minutes.
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Open-air parking is available next to the airport at a rate of BDS 2 (about £0.60) per hour and BDS 12 (£4 approximately) per day.
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Money and communications: ATMs, currency exchange and a post office.
Luggage: There are no left luggage facilities at Barbados International. There is a porter service, however, and tips are expected. Contact your airline should you need to report missing baggage.
Conference and business: British Airways’ and BWIA’s First and Business-Class lounges are equipped with Internet and fax, while the Club Caribbean Lounge on the Mezzanine Level offers a business center with meeting rooms, fax, and Internet access. Nearby hotels, namely Silver Rock and Bougainvillea Beach Resort, offer larger conference venues with access to additional facilities, including photocopiers and audio-visual equipment.
Shopping: Inside the arrivals section you’ll find a souvenir shop and duty-free shop. By contrast, the departures area features three off-licenses, some gift stores and shops selling perfume and, for the deep-pocketed, diamonds.
Food and drink: Outside the terminal buildings there’s a fast food restaurant and coffee shop. Inside there’s a bar and food court offering sandwiches, sushi and fish dishes.
Other facilities: There is a pharmacy and a chapel.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available.
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