If you want to be able to get around Barbados, take a look at this map to give you an idea of the land. The island measures 21 miles at its longest and 14 miles at the widest point. In addition, here is some helpful information to make getting to Barbados a little easier.
Barbados is served by British West Indian Airlines (BWIA), British Airways (BA), American Airlines (AA) Air Canada (AC), Canadian Airlines and Air Jamaica (AJ). The approximate flight times from Barbados to Toronto-Canada is 4 hours, to Miami is 3 hours 30 minutes, to New York is 5 hours, to London is 7 hours 30 minutes and to Los Angeles is 9 hours. British Airway's Concord flies to London in 4 hours.
International Airport - Barbados (BGI) (Grantley Adams), is 13km (8 miles) east of Bridgetown, near Christ Church. Airport porters charge Bds$1 per bag for transporting luggage to the street outside of the customs terminal. Facilities in the airport include a bank, bar, duty free shops and restaurant.
Airport Bus Service - There is a regular bus service, costing Bds$1.50, to the city (travel time - 45 minutes) which departs every 10 minutes and a 24-hour taxi service (travel time - 30 minutes).
ZR Vans - There are many licensed "Mini Vans" that run around the island picking up tourist and locals. You will recognize them by their "ZR" license plate. They have few fixed schedules but there are many of them and service is frequent. The rate is Bds$1.50 and is not recommended for the nervous passenger as ZR stop frequently, often abruptly, and move quickly to pick up the maximum paying passengers in the shortest time.
Taxi - Taxis do not have meters but fares are regulated by the Government. Listings are available from the Tourist Office. Please ask the price before traveling.
Car Hire - Anything from a mini-moke to a limousine may be hired. Cars may be hired by the hour, day or week.
Roads - Barbados has a good network of roads which covers the entire island. Traffic drives on the left. There is a speed limit of 60kmph (37mph per hour). The road journey from Bridgetown to Speightstown takes about 30 minutes and to Holetown or Oistins about 20 minutes.
Bus System - They make frequent, comprehensive coverage of the island, flat rate of approximately. Bds$1.50 for all journeys. Although cheap, buses are crowded during the rush hours. All buses terminate at Speightstown.
