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

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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 10 hubs
LHR London 11h 34m ATAYBA AYBAKQ London (LHR) to Bridgetown flights
JFK New York 26h 58m AAAYB6 AAB6QR New York (JFK) to Bridgetown flights
BOS Boston 29h 16m AFB6DL B6 Boston (BOS) to Bridgetown flights
IAD Dulles 30h 20m UA UA Dulles (IAD) to Bridgetown flights
YYZ Toronto 30h 40m ACLHWS ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Bridgetown flights
ATL Atlanta 34h 30m DLVS DL Atlanta (ATL) to Bridgetown flights
EWR Newark 36h 2m UA UA Newark (EWR) to Bridgetown flights
BFS Belfast ~10h 40m RKU2 Belfast (BFS) to Bridgetown flights
BRS Bristol ~11h 5m U2 Bristol (BRS) to Bridgetown flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester ~11h 14m AF Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Bridgetown flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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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
19
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
311
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, John F. Kennedy and Boston Logan.
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, John F. Kennedy and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Glasgow (GLA) and Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (NCL).