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Grantley Adams International Airport to Bridgetown — Transport Guide 2026

Barbados Grantley Adams (BGI) is 13 km east of Bridgetown + 20 km to west-coast luxury resorts (Sandy Lane area). BBD pegged to USD 2:1 — bring USD. English-speaking. No Uber. Official taxis (ZR-plate) fixed rate.

BGI13 km to cityBBDLatin America
Pre-book a transferBridgetown hotels

Last updated: 2026-08

By AirConnect Editorial
Cheapest
Route 12 bus (~$1.75)
Fastest
Airport taxi (~25 min to south coast)

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Airport taxi (fixed USD)

taxi · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
USD 22-45 by zone
Time
25-45 min
Frequency
On-demand
Fixed rate at booth. St Lawrence Gap USD 22, west coast Sandy Lane USD 45, north coast USD 55.

Resort transfer

private transfer · Best for: Sandy Lane, Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Colony Club guests
Cost
USD 35-90 pp
Time
25-60 min
Frequency
Pre-book
West-coast luxury hotels typically include transfer for multi-night stays.

Route 12 bus (to Bridgetown)

bus · Best for: Extreme budget
Cost
BBD 3.50 ($1.75)
Time
45-60 min
Frequency
Every 30 min
Blue government buses. Route 12 direct from airport to Bridgetown bus terminal.

Scam warning

NO UBER: Barbados has no Uber/Bolt. Only the airport taxi booth is regulated. USD accepted 1:2 with BBD everywhere.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Bridgetown (BGI)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Grantley Adams International Airport from Bridgetown?
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is 13 km from Bridgetown city centre.
What is the cheapest way from BGI to Bridgetown?
Route 12 bus (~$1.75)
What is the fastest way from BGI to Bridgetown?
Airport taxi (~25 min to south coast)