Why take a flight to Barbados?

With its friendly people, delicious cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes, the island of Barbados welcomes visitors from all over the world. Once you’ve booked your flights to Barbados, you can look forward to soaking up some history in UNESCO Heritage site Bridgetown, relaxing on pristine sandy beaches, or swimming with turtles. The opportunities are endless.

When to book flights to Barbados?

Barbados is an island you can visit at any time of year since rain often gives way to sun even in the wettest seasons. The best time to fly to Barbados to experience the best weather, however, is from December to April, when there’s less rainfall and temperatures are comfortably warm. The hotels near Browne’s Beach and Bottom Bay provide a perfect base for enjoying the tropical sunshine and refreshing breezes.

July to October are considered the low season in Barbados, while the months of May, June, and November are considered "shoulder season" when you can get the best of both worlds. Crowd volumes tend to be lower during this time, and tickets to Barbados are more reasonably priced.

How to find cheap flights to Barbados?

A great way to access cheap Barbados air flights is to be flexible around the dates you travel. Expedia’s powerful search engine can help you compare Barbados plane tickets and view some of the cheapest flights to Barbados currently on the market. The "flexible dates" filter allows you to see prices on dates around your intended travel dates to help you get a realistic idea about options for Barbados cheap flights.

If you book ahead you can often get some great prices on Barbados plane tickets. However, it’s also possible to get some discounted last-minute flights to Barbados too.

Flights to Barbados from Canada

There are plenty of direct flights to Barbados from Canada, as well as flight options that include a stopover or 2. Flights to Barbados from Canada operate from major Canadian cities, including Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, and Calgary.

• Flights from Ottawa to Bridgetown – 7 hours 44 minutes (1 stop)
• Flights from Quebec to Bridgetown – 9 hours 5 minutes (1 stop)
• Flights from Montreal to Bridgetown – 8 hours 5 minutes (1 stop)
• Flights from Toronto to Bridgetown – 5 hours 10 minutes (direct)
• Flights from Vancouver to Bridgetown – 21 hours 30 minutes (2 stops)

Main airports in Barbados

Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Bridgetown is the main entrance point for visitors to Barbados, with over 99 flights arriving every month. Barbados airport is just 13 km from downtown Bridgetown, a short hop by taxi or bus.

Which airlines fly to Barbados?

Multiple air carriers fly from Canada to Barbados, with flights available from:

• Air Canada
• West Jet
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• JetBlue Airways

How to get around in Barbados

Barbados has a reliable bus service that is especially useful to visitors who are travelling along the west coast of the country. Taxis are also widely available, and some taxi drivers may offer to take you on a tour of the island for an upfront payment and tip.

Rental cars can be a fun way to explore Barbados, and you can either pick up a car at Barbados airport or have one delivered to your hotel. Expedia can help you book a car that’s just right for you, either as an add-on to your Barbados flight booking, or as part of a vacation package deal to Barbados­—and you can often get better prices for booking in advance.

Must-see attractions in Barbados

Explore Barbados rum history at Mount Gay Distilleries. You can sample premium rums or enjoy lunch accompanied by some signature rum punch. The visitor centre is located close to central Bridgetown. Take a hike up Mount Hillaby and reach the peak in St. Andrew parish, which is the highest point on the island. Take in the vistas of Bathsheba Beach, a popular surfing destination that’s also home to some wonderful hotels in Bathsheba to consider.

Carlisle Bay is located on the southern edge of Bridgetown. Its pristine white sands and turquoise waters make it the ideal place to snorkel the nearby shipwrecks and spot fish, lobsters, and turtles. Harrison’s Cave is a true natural wonder on the Caribbean isle, with its impressive and unique stalactites and stalagmites.

Tips for travelling in Barbados

The premier language in Barbados is English, however you will no doubt also hear people speaking Bajan, which is a local dialect. When driving keep to the left and bear in mind that most cars have their steering wheels on the right.

If you’re in search of endless beaches then book your Barbados accommodation on the west coast. The east coast is fed by the Atlantic Ocean and tends to be less commercialized. It has a rural landscape that lends itself to day trips and outdoor adventures.

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