How to get fromColombo to Bridgetownby plane, train, bus or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Bridgetown by plane, train, bus, or taxi

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Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)CMB - BGI
23h 24m
$835–2,241
Train to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Grantley Adams International Airport
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1. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
2. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)BTC - BGI
40h 20m
$655–1,938
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to St. Lucia, fly to St Vincent, fly to Barbados Airport
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)CMB - UVF
2. Fly from St. Lucia to St Vincent Airport
3. Fly from St Vincent to Barbados Airport
30h 9m
$4,447–9,353
Bus to Koggala, fly to Grantley Adams International Airport
1. Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Station
2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)KCT - BGI
2d 18h
$719–1,923
Bus, taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly to Grantley Adams International Airport
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
2. Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)
3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)WRZ - BGI
44h 34m
$674–1,929

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) flights

3Weekly Planes

22h 55mAverage Duration

$812Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15,044.4 km
Duration: 23h 24m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bridgetown, Barbados?

SriLankan Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) 3 times a week.

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Bridgetown, Barbados(opens in a new window)

Bridgetown (UN/LOCODE: BB BGI) is the capital and largest city of Barbados. Formerly The Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown is sometimes locally referred to as "The City", but the most common reference is simply "Town". As of 2014, its metropolitan population stands at roughly 110,000.

Things to do in Bridgetown

Kensington Oval(Opens in a new window)

The Kensington Oval is a stadium located to the west of the capital city Bridgetown on the island of Barbados. It is the pre-eminent sporting facility on the island and is primarily used for cricket. Locally referred to as "The Mecca" of cricket, it has hosted many important and exciting cricket games between local, regional, and international teams during its more than 120-year history.

Carlisle Bay(Opens in a new window)

Carlisle Bay is a small natural harbour located in the southwest region of Barbados. The island nation's capital, Bridgetown, is situated on this bay, which has been turned into a marine park. Carlisle Bay's marine park is a popular spot on the island for scuba diving. Many relics, like anchors and cannonballs, from ships can be found on the ocean floor in Carlisle Bay.

Harrison's Cave(Opens in a new window)

Harrison's Cave is a tourist attraction in the country of Barbados, first mentioned in 1795. Tourists can access the subterranean environment on a tramway.

George Washington House(Opens in a new window)

George Washington House in Barbados is a historic house where the future first U.S. President George Washington visited, in 1751. He was 19 years old at the time, and with his ailing half-brother, Lawrence Washington. In 2011, the property was designated as a UNESCO protected property within the World Heritage Site of Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison area.

Places to stay in Bridgetown

Banyan Beach House Villa(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Tantalus(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Sandgate(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Sweetfield Manor(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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