Travelling from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to Bridgetown Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Bridgetown is one hour ahead of Montego Bay and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Your MBJ to BGI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Montego Bay Airport to Bridgetown Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MBJ and BGI:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
Owen Roberts International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Montego Bay Airport to Bridgetown Airport flight is £267. A round-trip ticket right now is £606. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MBJ to BGI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Montego Bay Airport to Bridgetown Airport.
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Handy information about Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Of all flights departing from Montego Bay Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
Montego Bay Airport is around 6 kms (4 miles) from central Montego Bay. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Montego Bay Airport to Bridgetown Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MBJ:
Arriving at Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
If you're coming in on a late Montego Bay Airport to Bridgetown Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BGI:
Pick up 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 popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bridgetown Airport around two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Montego Bay Airport to Bridgetown Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Bridgetown. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Montego Bay Airport to Bridgetown Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Bridgetown, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MBJ to BGI in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Barbados
Bridgetown is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Barbados just waiting to be discovered. Around 18 kms (11 miles) north of Bridgetown, a trip to Speightstown will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Heywoods Beach, Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station and Arlington House Museum.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Barbados, consider Oistins, about 10 kms (6 miles) east of Bridgetown. Silver Rock Beach, Enterprise Beach and Long Bay are among the biggest draws.