Travelling from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Castries: what you need to know
Castries's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Bridgetown (the location of Grantley Adams International Airport).
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Castries George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is the most popular route, with 26 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from BGI to SLU is with interCaribbean Airways at 18:15. Go for the first departure operated by interCaribbean Airways at 10:40 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Leave enough time to get on your BGI to Castries flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct Grantley Adams International Airport to Castries tickets are available for booking. Castries George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) is where you'll arrive.
InterCaribbean Airways is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Castries.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from BGI to Castries with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Piarco International Airport (POS)
Travelling from central Bridgetown to BGI takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Castries? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BGI:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Grantley Adams International Airport, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Castries
P10,693 is currently the best price for a one-way Grantley Adams International Airport to Castries flight. A return plane ticket starts from P20,680. These prices can change based on demand.
Book six months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BGI to Castries.
November is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on Grantley Adams International Airport to Castries tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BGI to Castries by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Airports in Castries
St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport (UVF)
St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport (UVF) is around 72 kilometers from central Castries. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
It'll take around 2 hours if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Castries. Book one of these accommodation options near UVF instead:
Reserving your vehicle from St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from BGI to Castries can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Castries George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
Central Castries is located around 3 kilometers from Castries George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU). After your flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Castries has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 10 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near SLU. Kick back and get cosy after your BGI to Castries flight at one of these well-located options:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at SLU will help you save.
Best time to go to Castries
February is the most popular month for flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Castries. To skip the crowds, visit Castries in September.
The warmest month in Castries is September, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Grantley Adams International Airport to Castries plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BGI to Castries in February when temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Castries
Start your Castries trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Castries, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Malabar Beach and Vigie Beach are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Castries itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Morne Fortune.