Popular Airport | Jose Marti Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2646 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Bridgetown City Center
Grantley Adams Intl. Airport
Grantley Adams International Airport is the only international airport of Barbados which is an island country. Passengers, who want to travel from the capital Bridgetown to the airport, can use the taxis which offer service for 24 hours. Taxis are also among the fastest and comfortable transportation vehicles that you can choose on this route, but if you prefer a more affordable means of transportation, you can get on one of the buses that carry passengers between the city center and airport. The limousines, rental vehicles and tour operator buses are among the other options that passengers can use for travelling to the airport from both Bridgetown city center and other regions of Barbados.
Taxi
You can travel to Bridgetown International Airport by finding a taxi in Bridgetown and in other parts of the island without difficulty. Travelling to the airport by taxi is not the most budget-friendly option but it is absolutely one of the fastest and most comfortable alternatives. You should prefer a licensed taxi in order not to confront any problem before, during or after your travel. You can distinguish the licensed taxis from the others by looking at the stickers on their windows. Before getting on the taxi, you can learn the average amount you need to pay for travelling to the airport. You can travel to the airport from Bathsheba for 73 dollars, from Bridgetown Port for 46 dollars, from Coverley for 13 dollars, from East Point for 40 dollars, from Harrison’s Cave for 53 dollars and from Speightstown for 73 dollars. The fares can change in certain periods. For this reason, you should talk to the driver before getting on the taxi and learn how much you will approximately pay when you reach the airport.
Car Rental
You can travel to the airport by renting a car from one of the local car rental companies and have a comfortable and easy transportation from the city center to the airport. By choosing a company which has also an office at the airport, you can deliver the car at the airport at the end of your travel. Stoute’s Car Rental, Drive-a-matic and Courtesy Rent-A-Car are among the companies which have offices at the airport. Renting a car is ideal for those who want to visit the different parts of the island in Barbados and then travel to the airport. However, you should keep in mind that there is too much demand during busy seasons. Therefore, you should make a reservation before your travel in order not to have any trouble in finding a car suitable for you.
Bus
Buses that carry passengers to the airport from the city center and nearby places are among the most budget-friendly transportation alternatives. You can use these buses by paying only 2 Barbados Dollars. Ticket prices can vary but they are among the most affordable alternatives compared to taxis and other means of transportation. You can get information about the departure points of the buses from your hotel or guide. Airport buses in Barbados are very affordable and fast but you have to come to the stops in order to get on the buses and this can be difficult if you are not very close to the stop and if you have heavy luggage. Another option is to come to the bus stop by taxi and after reaching the stop you can get on a bus going to the airport. In this way, you can travel to the airport by paying less.
Limousine
Limousines are undoubtedly among the most comfortable vehicles that you can use for travelling to the airport from Bridgetown city center and other points of Barbados. If you want to travel to the airport by limousine, you should definitely make a reservation in advance by specifying your travel date and other necessary information. If you want to use a limousine for your travel, you can get in contact with one of the tour operators and ask them to send you a suitable vehicle. The amount you need pay for benefiting from this service may vary depending on the distance traveled from the city center to the airport. You may have to pay more in certain periods. You can use share a limousine with a few passengers and you can travel to the airport in a comfortable way by paying less.
Tour Bus
The buses provided by tour companies are among the budget-friendly transportation options just like the airport buses. Traveling by these buses is usually preferred by crowded groups. You can easily travel to the airport from many parts of the island by using these buses which are considered to be much more budget-friendly compared to taxis, limousines and rental cars. Tour buses usually pick you up wherever you want in the city center and carry you to the airport in a comfortable and fast way.
Airport Information
Grantley Adams International Airport, which is located near Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, welcomes a great number of visitors each year. At the arrival and departure terminals of the airport, you can find recreational areas, souvenir shops where you do some shopping for yourself or loved ones, and restaurants where you can try the tastes specific to the island. If you want to do shopping at Grantley Adams International Airport, you can opt for stores such as Bijoux Terner, Runway Fashion, Caribbean Kidz, Del Sol, Runway Beauty and Earth Mother Botanicals. If you want to buy books, magazines or similar products, you can visit Biway Books and Music located at the airport terminal. At the airport, you can also find stores such as Colombian Emeralds and Diamonds International where you can buy jewelry. There are also car rental companies at the airport. In addition to all these opportunities, Grantley Adams International Airport offers many alternatives in terms of eating and drinking. At the airport, Chefette Restaurants, Banks Bar, Island Grill, Grab 'N' Go, Good Eats, Gate Zero Bar, Cream and Christophe's Café Barbados are among the alternatives you can visit and try delicious tastes from the world cuisines.
If you want to buy alcoholic drinks at the airport, you can visit Barbados Agricultural Development & Marketing Corporation (BADMC), Cave Shepherd, Runway Duty Free or The Refinery Limited.
If you want to buy souvenirs for yourself or loved ones at Grantley Adams International Airport, there are many stores you can prefer such as Best of Barbados, Cricket Legends of Barbados, Ganzee and Mudiwas Creations. In these stores, you can find many alternatives including handmade products.
If you want to enjoy free of charge services such as newspapers, wireless internet and drinks while waiting for your flight on comfortable seats, Airline Executive Lounge located in the terminal will be the right place you will prefer. In the private passenger lounge, you can easily find many services you may need such as charging units.
At the airport terminal, there is a post office that can be used by the passengers who want to send mail, ambulances available in case of emergency, ATMs for performing banking transactions such as withdrawing and sending money, and foreign exchange offices for changing currency.
Transportation to Havana City Center from Airport
Jose Marti Intl. Airport
Transportation is provided by taxi, bus, and trains in Havana, which is Cuba's window to the word, the country which had long been a closed book. Unfortunately, those transportation vehicles cannot promise comfort because they fall behind modern technology. The trains that serve with 12 lines in the city center are the most basic means of transportation in Havana.
Once you arrive in the city, you can see that smoke of exhaust and cigarette and the noise are surprisingly much. Havana promises you a unique experience with its colorful buildings lined on its streets, street artists performing music and the world-renowned cigars. Jose Marti Airport, which serves international flights, is located in an area that can be considered as the center of Havana. It is possible to reach the city center by bus and train from the airport which is 14 kilometers away from the center.
Those who want a more comfortable and practical journey can take advantage of transfer vehicles, car rental or taxi options.
Taxi
You can prefer to go to the city center by taxi alone in Havana, as well as you can take a taxi together with some of other tourists to travel at more affordable prices. Taxis in Havana differ compared to the usual taxis in other countries.
You can feel yourself as if you are making a historic journey thanks to the old models from 70s and 80s. These taxis provide a very enjoyable journey, even if they are far from being comfortable. You can get to the city center from the airport in about 20 or 30 minutes by taking a taxi.
Bus
If you want to travel by bus to reach the city center, you should be ready for a tiresome journey. Although there is no bus stop at Terminal 3, which serves international flights, small buses that can be called minibuses serve for transportation purposes at Terminal 1. There are free transfer buses at the airport to travel between these two terminals.
Since the bus fare payments are made in Peso in Cuba, you are strongly advised to change sufficient amount of money into Peso before you leave the terminal building. It takes about one hour to reach the city center by taking the advantage of bus option.
Train
You can also prefer to get to the city center by the trains departing from Terminal 1 building of the airport. Considering that Terminal 3 serves only international passengers, it would be a good idea to take advantage of free transfer buses at the airport to reach Terminal 1.
Train line 2 runs between the city center and Bejuca. If you take this train at the airport, you need to pass 14 stations until you get to the city center. This journey takes about 40 minutes because the trains are slower than metro lines.
Transfer Vehicles
Before heading out to Havana, you can contact the hotel you are going to stay or one of the transfer companies in the city and you can take advantage of a comfortable transfer vehicle for your journey from the airport for a certain amount of fee. Although this way of transportation is more costly compared to taking a taxi, it promises you a more comfortable journey.
Rent a car
You can also get to the city center by car you can rent from the offices of the car rental companies in the parking areas outside the airport. Cubacar, Rex, Havanautos and Via Transgaviota are among the companies you can get this service. The offices of these companies are right outside Terminal 3 building, which serves international flights. Sometimes it may be difficult to find a rental car because of the high demand during dense seasons.
