Sleeping in Airports

Bridgetown Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Bridgetown Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

The whole thing (except for the departure lounge for ticketed passengers and the arrival hall) is open to the outdoors and the trees & trade winds are great! – L. Markham

BGI Airport Overview

barbados airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Bridgetown Grantley Adams International Airport.

What to Expect

Bridgetown Airport (code: BGI) consists of two terminals that have been joined via a “membrane tent”, making it appear as one single building. The terminals contain 22 gates and almost two dozen eateries and shops split between the airside and landside. WiFi is available, and additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to the airport’s first class lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and rates.

Sleeping in Bridgetown Airport

One traveller found a decent sleep spot upstairs between the two terminals.  Benches can be found downstairs.  Lights stay on in both locations overnight, so pack eyeshades.  As there are no flights between 11pm – 6am, the terminal should be fairly quiet.  For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read some traveller reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.  For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Bridgetown Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!

  • Airlines Executive Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, between gates 12 and 13. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.

Related Pages: Bridgetown Airport Lounges

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Bridgetown Airport:

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Bridgetown Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

wifiAirport WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Barbados airport.

airport infoMore Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Barbadian dollars are dispensed. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, Departures terminal • Airside, Retail shopping mall.

Baby Care Facilities – All female restrooms have baby changing facilities.

Baggage Carts – At the time of this update it is not known if carts are available; however, if you need a hand with your luggage there are porters available. The Red Caps provide luggage assistance for $2.00 BDS per bag.

Currency ExchangeTemporarily Closed – Services are provided at two locations: Departures (Hours: 5:00AM – 9:00PM daily) • Arrivals (Hours: 6:30AM – 9:30PM daily). Both locations are open from 1:30PM on Christmas Day.

Duty Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in landside and airside areas of the Departures and Arrivals terminals. In addition, there is a small selection of shops to choose from including a Sea Shell Convenience Store which may come handy for any last minute needs.

Food & Dining – Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. At the time of this update, we are unable to confirm if there are any 24-hour dining options. Current selection includes: Chefette Restaurant ▪ Christophe’s Cafe ▪ Gate Zero Bar ▪ Grab ‘N Go ▪ Island Grill.

Information Desk – If you have any questions, visit one of the airport information desks for assistance. Information desks are located in both Departures and Arrivals terminals.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Medical Services – Contact a member of the airport staff if you require medical assistant. There is an Ambulance center available between 6:00AM – 10:00PM. Location:  Departures Terminal, landside/public area.

Mobile Charging – If your battery is low, four charging stations are available at the airport. Locations: (3) Main Terminal • (1) Regional Terminal.

Pharmacy – Information not available.

Post Office – Send your last minute postcards to friends and family from the airport’s post office. Location: Landside, Departures Terminal. Hours: 8:00AM – 3:00PM (Mondays) • 8:00AM – 3:15PM (Tuesday – Friday). You can also drop off mail in the Check-in Area and near Gate 12.

Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Showers – Available inside one of the lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Smoking – Smoking is prohibited inside the airport terminals. If you need to smoke the only designated area is available landside, in the airport parking lot area.

Spa – Soothing Touch Da Spa offers massage and other day spa services onsite.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours. Airside is open according to the flight schedule.

airlinesAirlines

Bridgetown airport is served by the following airlines: Air Canada • American Airlines • British Airways • Caribbean Airlines • Condor • Executive Air • JetBlue • LIAT • Virgin Atlantic • WestJet.

transportationAirport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies are available onsite: Ansa Rental • Courtesy Rent-A-Car • Drive-a-matic • Stoute’s Car Rental.

City Bus

Travel between BGI airport and destinations around the island by taking a local bus, which stops outside of the terminal. Buses depart hourly and at the time of this update, the fare is BDS$3.50. Visit the tourist information desk to plan your route.

Hotel Shuttles

At the time of this update, we were unable to find any hotels that provide airport shuttles. Several area hotels can assist guests with transportation arrangements at an additional cost.  See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Authorized taxis are readily available. Look for the yellow sticker on the vehicle and be sure to ask for a receipt.

Last updated: 2024-01-30

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.