Travelling from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Bridgetown Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Bridgetown is one hour ahead of Jacksonville and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your JAX to BGI flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jacksonville International Airport to Bridgetown Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between JAX and BGI include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport
Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
You'll find JAX at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
Jacksonville International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart JAX land on time.
Jacksonville International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Jacksonville. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near JAX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Bridgetown Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
If you're coming in on a late Jacksonville International Airport to Bridgetown Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near BGI:
Follow your own route with a Bridgetown Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Drive A Matic, Stoutes or BAJAN CAR RENTALS and discover more of Bridgetown and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Bridgetown Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Bridgetown Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
From Bridgetown Airport, Bridgetown is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Bridgetown Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Bridgetown. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Bridgetown Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Bridgetown, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JAX to BGI in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Barbados
Speightstown is just one of the many cities in Barbados waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bridgetown. Around 18 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Heywoods Beach, Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station and Arlington House Museum.
Around 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown, Oistins is another essential stop in Barbados. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Silver Rock Beach, Enterprise Beach and Long Bay.