Cardiff to Bridgetown (CWL–BGI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cardiff to Bridgetown
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,075 mi 8h 25m nonstop -5h behind 2 1-stop hubs

CWL–BGI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TUI Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,075 miles in approximately 8h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CWL–BGI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY TUI Airways 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CWL to BGI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
36
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Bridgetown from Cardiff

Nearby airports with service to Grantley Adams International Airport.
Metric CWL→BGI BRS→BGI BHX→BGI
Distance from CWL 27 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 8h 25m 8h 20m 8h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of CWL with service to Grantley Adams International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Bridgetown is 5 hours behind Cardiff.
CWL: BST · BGI: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff, it's 1:00 PM in Bridgetown.
Distance & Flight Time
4,075 mi / 6,558 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 25m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Barbados visa-free for up to 6 months. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. You need proof of onward travel and accommodation details.

Complete the online ED/Departure card (travelform.gov.bb) within 72 hours before arrival. Immigration may request proof of sufficient funds, with no set minimum. Extensions are possible through the Barbados Immigration Department. The 6-month allowance is generous compared to most Caribbean nations.

Direct flights from London Gatwick run about 8 hours 30 minutes on British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Barbados uses the Barbados dollar (BBD), pegged at 2.00 BBD per $1. US dollars are accepted everywhere. No vaccination requirements for travelers arriving directly from the UK. Yellow fever vaccination is required if transiting through an endemic country (common on routings via South America).

CWL–BGI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cardiff to Bridgetown route.
Route details
Distance4,075 mi / 6,558 km
Flight time8h 25m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: CWL
IATA / ICAOCWL / EGFF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation220 ft / 67 m
Destination: BGI
IATA / ICAOBGI / TBPB
TimezoneAmerica/Barbados
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation169 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CWL to BGI flights.
Nonstop flights from Cardiff International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport take approximately 8h 25m. The route covers 4,075 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TUI Airways.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMS and DUB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bridgetown is 5 hours behind Cardiff.
Yes, return flights from BGI to CWL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BRS, BHX and LHR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CWL to BGI

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways.

CWL to BGI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CWL to BGI ranges from 8 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,075 miles (6,558 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via AMS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bristol (BRS), Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) and London (LHR).