Travel

Everyone is looking for cheap flights to Barbados since air fare is almost always the most expensive part of any Caribbean vacation. This can quickly change any cheap Barbados vacation into an expensive one.

The easiest way to get to Barbados is by air. All flights to Barbados arrive at The Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), the only airport in Barbados.

The airport is located at the southern tip of the island in the parish of Christ Church.

Buy your ticket to Barbados online

The easiest and cheapest way to book cheap flights to Barbados is online.

Many discount air fares to Barbados can be found and compared online and will save you the hassle of talking to numerous travel agents.

There has been a large increase in online travel websites over the last few years as the internet has grown in popularity.

These websites are in great competition with each other and major off-web travel agencies. This has caused many airlines to lower their online fares.

So take advantage of this!

Since there are hundreds of online travel websites it would take ages to visit each one separately.

However you can use the flight search engine Kayak. I have found it to be a busy traveler's dream allowing you to compare airfares on over 150 travel websites in a matter of seconds .

This makes it much easier for you to find cheap flights to Barbados.

Book your ticket to Barbados in advance.

This one is crucial. The closer you book your ticket to your travel date the more expensive it will be. So book early and you will be thanking yourself later.

Travel to Barbados during the low season

This is generally from April to December. This is when most air fare deals can be found due to a reduced number of visitors flying to Barbados.

Everyone knows that the Christmas holidays is a time when travelers are returning home to be with their families and airline ticket prices are at their highest.

During the summer months ticket prices are much lower and this is a good time to get cheap flights to Barbados.

However nearing the end of July into early August, the Crop Over Festival takes place on the island. This is one of the highlights of Barbados carnival. Many Bajans return home to take part in the festivities and airline tickets slightly rise during this time.

Consider an all-inclusive Barbados vacation package

An all-inclusive Barbados vacation is a great way to save money on your Barbados flight as well as ensure you have a fantastic trip. Not only will you save on your airline ticket but also on your hotel, food and attractions.

Consider booking a charter flight to Barbados

A charter flight to Barbados is usually cheaper than most scheduled Barbados flights but you may need to sacrifice comfort and accept cancellation penalites.

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have daily flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) direct to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI).