Travelling from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Bridgetown Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Bridgetown's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Bridgetown one hour ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
Leave plenty of time to catch your FLL to BGI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Bridgetown Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FLL and BGI:
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport
Port Of Spain Airport
Kingston Norman Manley Airport
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Of the flights that depart from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near FLL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Bridgetown Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
Book a hotel near BGI if you have a late Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Bridgetown Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Bridgetown Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Drive A Matic, Stoutes or BAJAN CAR RENTALS and see more of Bridgetown and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bridgetown Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Bridgetown Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
Bridgetown Airport to the centre of Bridgetown has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
January is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Bridgetown Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Bridgetown in March.
Before locking in your flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Bridgetown Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Bridgetown, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FLL to BGI around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Barbados
You've seen Bridgetown, now it's time to discover other corners of Barbados. Journey about 18 kilometres north to Speightstown to tick off its top sights. From Heywoods Beach to Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station and Arlington House Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Oistins is another favourite destination in Barbados and is around 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown. No journey is complete without experiencing Silver Rock Beach, Enterprise Beach and Long Bay.