Why go
- Island nation in the Atlantic Ocean.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Needham's Point.
History
Barbados is an island nation in the Caribbean located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies and is the southern and easternmost island of the Caribbean region. It lies on the boundary of the South American and Caribbean plates. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown.
Must-see attractions
Restaurants & places to go
3 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (Dash 8-300, ATR 72, AT4) · 7 routes: Antigua, Castries, Dominica, Fort-de-france, Georgetown, Kingstown, Point Salines
- Caribbean Airlines BW (737-800, ATR) · 4 routes: Antigua, Kingston, Philipsburg, Port-of-spain
- Condor Flugdienst DE (330, 767) · 2 routes: Frankfurt, Manchester*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (747-400, A330-300) · 2 routes: London, Manchester
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 1 route: Toronto
- American Airlines AA (757) · 1 route: Miami
- British Airways BA (777) · 1 route: London
- Iberia Airlines IB (777) · 1 route: London*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A321) · 1 route: New York
- Sky Express G3 (737-800) · 1 route: Sao Paulo
- US Airways US (757) · 1 route: Miami
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Barbados — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Barbados. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.