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Arriving at Grantley Adams airport (BGI): transfers, fast track and private jets
The back story
About Arriving at Grantley Adams airport (BGI): transfers, fast track and private jets
Most visitors arrive at Grantley Adams International Airport in Christ Church. A little planning makes the first hour of your holiday much easier.
Before you fly
Complete the online immigration and customs form at travelform.gov.bb before you travel; it can be filled in up to 72 hours ahead.
On arrival
Many hotels arrange transfers, and some include them: Sandy Lane, for example, includes a return transfer by executive car in every rate. Otherwise, book a transfer service or take a taxi.
Fast-tracked through a dedicated immigration line, then whisked away.
VIP fast track
Five Star Fast Track meets you just before the arrivals hall and escorts you through a dedicated immigration line, to baggage claim and through a dedicated customs line to your transport, and can book the VIP departure lounge for your flight home.
Private jets
IAM Jet Centre, serving business aviation since 1989, runs a private terminal at Grantley Adams, the first premium FBO of its kind in the southern Caribbean, with flight handling, fuel and VIP services. Sandy Lane notes that several jet terminals at the airport also offer arrival services to commercial passengers; ask your hotel concierge.
Onward to the Grenadines
Barbados is the gateway to the Grenadines. SVG Air flies daily to St. Vincent, Bequia, Canouan, Union Island, Grenada and Carriacou, and Air Adelphi, the Mustique Company’s own airline, flies to Mustique in about 50 minutes. See our island-hopping guide.
Why it's on our list
- Before you fly
- On arrival
- VIP fast track
- Private jets
- Onward to the Grenadines
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Arriving at Grantley Adams airport (BGI): transfers, fast track and private jets before you go.