Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Bridgetown Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from New York Newark Airport to Bridgetown Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Bridgetown is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of New York.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your EWR to BGI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as December? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
United has direct flights from New York Newark Airport to Bridgetown Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Bridgetown — and maybe even more of Barbados if your schedule allows.
United has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating EWR to BGI flights, United leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Bridgetown Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between EWR and BGI:
Washington Dulles Airport
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport
Saint John's Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
$197 is currently the best price for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Bridgetown Airport flight. A return flight starts at $504. These fares can change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EWR to BGI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Bridgetown Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EWR to BGI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New York Newark Airport to Bridgetown Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of all flights departing from New York Newark Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to New York Newark Airport from central New York, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Bridgetown Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to EWR:
Arriving at Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
Reserve a hotel near BGI if you're taking a late New York Newark Airport to Bridgetown Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Bridgetown Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Drive A Matic, Stoutes or BAJAN CAR RENTALS and discover more of Bridgetown and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Bridgetown Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Bridgetown Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
From Bridgetown Airport, Bridgetown is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Bridgetown Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Bridgetown. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from New York Newark Airport to Bridgetown Airport, consider the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Bridgetown, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EWR to BGI in February. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Barbados
Bridgetown has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Barbados just waiting to be explored. Around 18 kilometres north of Bridgetown, a visit to Speightstown will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Heywoods Beach, Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station and Arlington House Museum.
Oistins is another favourite destination in Barbados and is around 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown. No trip is complete without a visit to Silver Rock Beach, Enterprise Beach and Long Bay.