Edinburgh to Bridgetown (EDI–BGI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

EDI Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between EDI and BGI. Nearest airports to EDI with scheduled service: Dundee Airport (DND, 37 mi) · Glasgow Airport (GLA, 41 mi) · Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK, 56 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
LHR London 11h 35m ATAYBA AYBAKQ London (LHR) to Bridgetown flights
YYZ Toronto 14h 11m ACWS ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Bridgetown flights
JFK New York 26h 33m AAAYB6 B6QR New York (JFK) to Bridgetown flights
BOS Boston 28h 30m AFB6DL B6 Boston (BOS) to Bridgetown flights
ATL Atlanta 31h 28m DLVS DL Atlanta (ATL) to Bridgetown flights
EWR Newark 32h 51m UA UA Newark (EWR) to Bridgetown flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edinburgh to Bridgetown
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between EDI and BGI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EDI to BGI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
293
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 Edinburgh

Nearby airports with service to Grantley Adams International Airport.
Metric EDI→BGI GLA→BGI NCL→BGI
Distance from EDI 41 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Airports within 200 miles of EDI with service to Grantley Adams International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 1:00 PM in Bridgetown.
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).

EDI–BGI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edinburgh to Bridgetown route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: BGI
IATA / ICAOBGI / TBPB
TimezoneAmerica/Barbados
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation169 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EDI to BGI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Toronto Pearson and John F. Kennedy.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BGI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Bridgetown is 5 hours behind Edinburgh.
Yes, return flights from BGI to EDI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GLA and NCL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Toronto Pearson and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Glasgow (GLA) and Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (NCL).