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.
Airport Bus Service: There is a regular bus service, costing Bds$1.50, to the city (travel time - 45 minutes) which departs every 10 minutes and a 24-hour taxi service (travel time - 30 minutes).
Departure Tax: Bds$25 for all departures. Passengers in transit who will be remaining in Barbados for less than 24 hours and children under 12 are exempt.
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.
Travelling to Barbados
