Getting to Barbados by planeCatching a flight to Barbados is easier than you might think. For the quickest route, you can fly directly from Montreal (YUL) or Toronto (YYZ) to Bridgetown airport (BGI). Need a more western route? There are also single-stop flights to Bridgetown leaving from Calgary and Vancouver. Some of the airlines that fly to Barbados the most include Air Canada, WestJet, Copa Airlines and Caribbean Airlines.
How long is the flight to Barbados?When leaving from Toronto, a nonstop flight to Barbados takes about 5h 18m on average. If you have a direct route, you can expect your flight to take about 5.5 – 8 hours. For routes with one stop, flights will likely take longer and usually last about 11 – 16 hours, depending on the duration and location of your layover.
With over 500 dining experiences on island, it is no surprise that Barbados is regarded as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. Indulge in the seemingly endless menu of gastronomic experiences from romantic beachfront dining under a tapestry of stars, to the rustic charm of a fresh seafood.
Nothing goes better with a Bajan meal than a rum-infused drink. That’s because Barbados has been distilling quality rum for centuries and produces some of the best rum in the world. Enjoy the experience while it lasts – because as they say in Barbados: time flies when you’re having rum!
At the center of the island, this wonder of a water Cave is abound with the beauty of stalactites, stalagmites, small streams and waterways.
With the attrition of the coral limestone land called Barbados, which was pushed out of the ocean thousands of years ago, the beautiful white sandy beaches are created.
The historic international commerce, culture and built heritage which served its people and countries of the world, has accorded Barbados’ Bridgetown and its Garrison the designated inscription (UNESCO Heritage Site).
The sweetest summer festival for the traditional ending of the sugar cane harvest season.
A national sport which originated in Barbados around 1910, was first played on a court in the road. It is now played on courts marked in car parks or other paved surfaces.
Your Barbados experience is incomplete until you’ve sampled our oldest and greatest export, rum. Discover the story, the mysteries and the secrets behind our finest and most celebrated spirit.
Barbados is known for having a number of brownish-grey feisty monkies, originated from West Africa, about 350 years ago.
The renowned Kensington Oval (the cricket ‘mecca’ of the Caribbean) is one of the favourite grounds in the cricketing world. Barbados is home to many cricket legends of the world.
Oistins – the smallest town in Barbados, is located on the southernmost tip of the island. This little Barbados town is full of character and offers some of the best local food on the island.
The unrestrained surfs at Bathsheba are home to the famous Soup Bowl. Coconut trees line the bay that attracts many surfers as they ride the tumultuous waves fearlessly. If you are a great swimmer or surfer, you may want to check this beach out.
We’ve put extra health and safety measures in place so you can explore Barbados safely yet seamlessly. These measures, together with a very high local vaccination rate, will help keep COVID-19 at bay.