Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Durham and Bridgetown follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your RDU to BGI flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between RDU and BGI include:
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight is P6,974. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P20,551. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to BGI if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to BGI.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU land on time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Reserve a hotel close to BGI if you're on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Grantley Adams International Airport rental car and explore Bridgetown and beyond with your own wheels. Drive A Matic, Stoutes and BAJAN CAR RENTALS are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Grantley Adams International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International Airport to central Bridgetown has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Bridgetown. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Bridgetown, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to BGI sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Barbados
Speightstown is just one of the many places in Barbados waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Bridgetown. Around 18 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Arlington House Museum, Tiyi By Design Art Jewellery Studio and Jetski Barbados - Jetski Tours & Excursions.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Barbados, consider Oistins, roughly 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown. Banks Beer BreweryTour & Souvenir Shop, Errol Barrow Roundabout and The Paradise Nature Park are key reasons to visit.