Flying from Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's major terminals.
Bridgetown's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC. Grantley Adams International Airport is located in Bridgetown.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to BGI, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to BGI. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.44% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Thinking of flying out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) plane tickets are available from here.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to BGI can be booked with United Airlines.
United Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from IAD to BGI.
Want a carrier that's known for punctuality? Go with United Airlines. 88.89% of its flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Grantley Adams International Airport arrive on schedule.
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport, check out these options when heading out from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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74.39% of flights out of Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) with a stop or two departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Here are some of the most common stopovers between BWI and BGI:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
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The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BGI:
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Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
156 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport. A return flight starts from 401 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Washington DC to BGI, book your plane ticket eight months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Bridgetown. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Book a Washington DC to BGI plane ticket departing in September if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bridgetown to range from 27ºC (81ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February has temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Grantley Adams International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
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