Travelling from Dubai to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): What you need to know
Bridgetown is eight hours behind Dubai. Grantley Adams International Airport is located in Bridgetown, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Dubai to BGI. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to BGI. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
DXB is around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Dubai. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Grantley Adams International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Dubai International Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Dubai. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to BGI flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Al Maktoum International Airport:
57% of flights leaving Al Maktoum International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Grantley Adams International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near BGI and hit the pillow fast:
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Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International Airport is roughly 13 kms (8 miles) from central Bridgetown. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
£621 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Grantley Adams International Airport. Return flights start from £1,274. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to BGI. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Dubai to Grantley Adams International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai to Grantley Adams International Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
February is when most people book flights from Dubai to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI). Plan your visit to Bridgetown in September for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Dubai to BGI plane ticket departing in September if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bridgetown to range from 27ºC to 30ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 24ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Grantley Adams International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bridgetown
After booking your flight from Dubai to Grantley Adams International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bridgetown:
Accra Beach and Silver Moon Catamaran Cruises are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Bridgetown must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Brighton Beach.