Compare Barbados flights

This Caribbean island might be small, but it's also hugely popular – beautiful beaches, warm weather and laid-back locals see to that. You’ll find flights to Barbados all year round, and while you can't shop around quite as much as you can for the big European beach destinations, there's still a fair amount of choice.

Virgin Atlantic flies direct from London Gatwick every day, and carriers such as TUI Airways and Air Canada offer flights from several regional UK airports throughout the year.

The good news is that some of the cheapest Barbados flights can be found in dry season (January to June), when the weather is best. If you're travelling with children, the bad news is that this doesn't align with school holidays.

Those fall right in the middle of the June-to-October wet season; July and August are arguably the worst time to fly, as prices are higher than usual and the weather is worse. Late autumn, early winter and spring are all good times too look for cheaper Barbados flights, as long as you avoid Christmas and Easter, when school holidays and festive travel push prices up again.

It is rarely cheaper to take indirect flights from London, but it can be from regional airports.

Non-stop UK flights to Barbados take an average of 8 hours 30 minutes. Both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct to Bridgetown from London Gatwick Airport in less than 9 hours. And Virgin Atlantic also flies non-stop from Manchester in around 8 hours 40 minutes. Several carriers fly to Barbados from other regional UK airports. These flights include one or more stopovers and take over 14 hours.

Barbados has year-round average temperatures of 27°C, and its beaches are the main draw, offering white sand, world-class surfing and even turtle breeding grounds. But the island interior is spectacular too, with lush forests, grand waterfalls, historic sugar plantations and underground caverns such Harrison’s Cave. Guided excursions are easy to arrange, but it's worth thinking about car hire if you want to explore the island in depth.

Stretch your legs in bustling Bridgetown and mix up a tour of the UNESCO-protected Barbados Garrison with a browse in the city’s duty-free stores. Don’t miss Speightstown for its colonial buildings and famous seafood – if you do come to Barbados in August, head to this part of the island for the colourful parades and street parties of the Crop Over Festival.

For some Bajan heritage, hit Holetown to see Barbados’ original harbour, shop in the arts and crafts outlets of 18th-century Chattel Village, and taste Caribbean soul food on First Street. Check out our Barbados holiday page to find out more, and to search for flight and holiday package deals.