Travelling from Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) to Castries: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
Castries and St. George's (where Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport is located) are in the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
With three flights a week between the two airports, Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) to St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport (UVF) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 18:35. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from GND to UVF is with British Airways at 18:45.
For a relaxed start to your GND to Castries flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as February, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Direct Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries tickets are available for booking. St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport (UVF) is where you'll be landing.
Keep an eye out for offers from British Airways. This airline operates direct flights from Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from GND to Castries with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Piarco International Airport (POS)
GND is about 6 kilometres from central St. George's. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to GND:
Of all flights departing from Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) to Castries
The best price we've seen for a one-way Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries flight is ج.م. 6,979. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 16,019. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from GND to Castries, book your trip one month before your departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from GND to Castries.
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Airports in Castries
St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport (UVF)
St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport (UVF) to the centre of Castries takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 72 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Consider staying in a hotel near UVF if you have a late flight from Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries. Select one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Booking your ride from St Lucia Hewnorra International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from GND to Castries can help you get the best possible rate.
Castries George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
Once your flight from Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Castries is roughly 3 kilometres from Castries George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU).
You can expect the trip to take about 15 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your GND to Castries flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to SLU. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from SLU one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Castries
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries. February is the most popular month to travel to Castries. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in September.
When booking your Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in Castries, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GND to Castries in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Castries
Start your Castries trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Grenada Maurice Bishop International Airport to Castries, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Malabar Beach, Vigie Beach and Morne Fortune are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Castries itinerary.
