How much time is needed for departure from BGI airport?

[sunfl0wer]

We are disembarking in Barbados and JetBlue has recommended arriving 4 hours before departure. Anyone have recent experience with TSA, customs, etc.? Thanks much.

[jcl410]

I've flown out of BGI on American several times. The ticket counters are not in an air conditioned area, so don't get there too early! I got there 3 hours ealy last year, and it was OK

 

After you check in, you'll get in line for passport control; Barbados *loves* to stamp passports.:-)

 

After that, you'll go through security; last year there was only 2 lines, but it didn't take too long. It all depends on how many people show up at the same time. There are several large aircraft that leave in the afternoon.

 

(When I landed last year a Virgin Atlantic 747 had just landed and it took almost 2 hours to get through Immigration!)

 

Aloha,

 

John

[sunfl0wer]

thanks so much

[aimodels]

(When I landed last year a Virgin Atlantic 747 had just landed and it took almost 2 hours to get through Immigration!)

 

LOL:) Been there and it sucks...

 

We found that 3 hours before your departure is fine; however, if you want to arrive earlier just to be safe, you can always sit and have a beer or a snack...

 

Cheers, P:)

[cruisingbajan]

Two hours before departure time is normally more than enough.

 

However if you are uncomfortable with that... 3 hours is definitely good.