The terrain around the Grantley Adams International airport is relatively flat and quite Suburban. The airport lies in the south-eastern portion of parish of Christ Church, close to the southern tip of the entire island. The airport is provided with easy access to the ABC highway/highway 7 heading towards the capital and locations to the north and west coast of the island.
The Grantley Adams Airport also serves as the main air-transportation hub for the Eastern Caribbean. The airport is currently under-going a US$100 Million upgrade and expansion by the government, which will see the addition of a brand new arrivals hall adjacent to the current arrivals/departures terminals. During construction, parts of the airport will remain open for business with little disruption.
One Main Terminal.
The airport can be accessed from the ABC Highway, which runs from Bridgetown to the airport (journey time: approximately 30 minutes). It can also be reached from Hwy-7 along the southern coast.
Passenger Facilities:
Car rental
Taxi
Bases
Information desk
Bank
Post office
Bureaux de change
Bar and restaurant
Duty free shopping
Pharmacy
Supermarket
Business centre
Chapel
Disabled Facilities:
The Arrivals and Departure halls are located on the ground floor and can be accessed by disabled passengers. There is a lift to the restaurant on the mezzanine floor and disabled toilets throughout the airport. Wheelchairs can be provided by individual airlines, who will assist passengers onto the aircraft by ambulift; passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should
inform their airline prior to travel.
Airlines Serving Grantley Adams International:
Air Canada, Air Caribbean, Air Jamaica, Air Martinique, American Airlines, American Eagle, British Airways, BWIA, Carib Express, LIAT, LTU International and Virgin Atlantic.
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