International Travel To and
From Barbados
AIR: Barbados is served by
British West Indian
Airlines (BWIA), British Airways (BA), American Airlines (AA)
Air Canada (AC),
Canadian Airlines and
Air
Jamaica (AJ).
Approximate flight times:
From Barbados to
Toronto-Canada is 4 hours,
Miami is 3 hours 30 minutes,
New York is 5 hours,
London is 7 hours 30 minutes,
Los Angeles is 9 hours.
See Also -How to get here
International airport: Barbados (BGI) (Grantley Adams),
13km (8 miles) east of Bridgetown, in the parish of Christ Church.
Airport porters charge Bds$1 per bag for transporting luggage to the
street outside of the customs terminal. Facilities in the airport include
a bank, bar, duty free shops and restaurant.
Duty Free: There is an incoming duty
free shop that is open for most international
flights. The outgoing duty-free shops offer
jewellery, perfumes, china, crystal, cameras,
shoes and clothing.
SEA: Barbados, has an international deep water
harbour at Bridgetown, and is a port of call for a number
of British, European and American cruise lines.
See Also - Cruises and Cruise Ship
Facilities
Barbados Travel and Island Hopping
AIR: LIAT,
BWIA and Caribbean Star run daily inter-Caribbean
flights to most of the neighbouring islands. Charter
aircraft are also available.
There are also a number of service companies on the island
that will organise yacht trips and other short term excursions
from Barbados.
See Also - Getting About by Land, Sea
and Air
ROAD: Barbados has a good network of roads which
covers the entire island. Traffic drives on the left. There
is a speed limit of 60kmph (37mph per hour), except where
otherwise indicated. The road journey from Bridgetown to
Speightstown takes about 30 minutes and to Holetown or
Oistins about 20 minutes.
Bus: Frequent, comprehensive coverage
of the island, flat rate of approx. Bds$1.50 for all journeys.
Although cheap, buses are crowded during the rush hours.
All buses terminate at
Speightstown.
ZR Vans: There are many licensed "Mini Vans" that
run around the island picking up tourist and locals. You
will recognise them by their "ZR" license plate. They have
few fixed schedules but there are many of them and service
is frequent. The rate is Bds$1.50 and is not recommended
for the nervous passenger as ZR stop frequently, often abruptly,
and move quickly to pick up the maximum paying passengers
in the shortest time.
Taxi: Taxis do not have meters but
fares are regulated by the Government. Listings
are available from the Tourist Office. Please
ask the price before travelling.
Car Hire : Anything from a mini-moke
to a limousine may be hired. Cars may be
hired by the hour, day or week.
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Car Hire Companies
Documentation : A Barbados driving permit is required. This
can be obtained from car hire companies, the Ministry of Transport
(0830-1430 Monday to Friday), the airport (0800-2200 every day) or
police stations in Hastings, Worthing and Holetown. There is a registration
fee of Bds$10. A valid national licence or an International Driving
Permit should also be held.
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For more information on the Cruise Terminal and a complete guide for cruise visitors, crew and management, please visit the Barbados Cruise Tourism website.