Home › Travel Guides › Caribbean Travel Guide › Grenada › Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND)

Maurice Bishop International Airport Guide (GND)

Airport info
Code: GND
Address:
PO Box 385, St George's, Grenada
Location:

Maurice Bishop International Airport is situated 7km (4 miles) southwest of Grenada's capital, St George's.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +1 473
Telephone:
(473) 444 4555 or 4155.
Timezone: GMT -4:00

Here you'll find essential information on Maurice Bishop International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Information: 

The airport information desk is in the public concourse, on the ground floor. There is also a tourist information desk, operated by Grenada Board of Tourism, in the arrival hall before immigration control. Information on hotel accommodation, tour packages, exchange rates, car rental and general assistance is available here. For more local tourist information, call: (473) 440 2279.

Email address: 
gaa@mbiagrenada.com
Website: 
www.mbiagrenada.com
Driving directions: 

From St George's, take the Maurice Bishop Highway and exit at Point Salines junction.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: There is a bus from Maurice Bishop International Airport to St George's, but service is irregular and most travellers prefer to get a taxi.

Taxi: Taxis with fixed rates are available from Maurice Bishop International Airport. Contact Grenada Airport Taxi Association (tel: (473) 444 4925) and Progressive Airport Association (tel: (473) 444 4040) for more information. The journey time to St George's town centre is about 10 minutes, and the fare around EC$30.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Money exchange facilities and an ATM are available at Maurice Bishop International Airport.

Communication: 

Free Wi-Fi access is available in the terminal building. There is a public telephone on the ground floor, and there are charging points for mobile phones, laptops and other devices.

Food: 

There are various restaurants, a snack bar and bars in the terminal.

Shopping: 

There are a number of shops at Maurice Bishop International Airport in the departure lounge and concourse offering products such as jewellery and souvenirs. Duty-free is available in the departure lounge.

Luggage: 

Trolleys are available, as is left luggage and porterage assistance.

Other: 

A first class lounge is available in Departures. There are a number of travel agencies and tour operators represented in the terminal.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are no conference and business facilities at Maurice Bishop International Airport. Grenadian by Rex Resorts (tel: (473) 444 3333; www.rexcaribbean.com) has three meeting rooms and provides business services. Similar facilities are available at the Grand Beach Resort (tel: (473) 444 4371; www.grenadagrand.com).

Disabled facilities: 

There are adapted toilets and ramps in the terminal. Wheelchairs and reserved parking spaces are also available.

Car parking: 

Public car parking is situated to the east of the terminal building, with around 200 short-term spaces available. There are several parking spaces reserved for disabled travellers near the terminal building.

Car rental: 

Roc Rentals has a desk in the terminal. Avis will come to meet customers at the airport. It is also possible to rent a car from big hotels and from local operators David's Car Rental, Y&R Car Rental and Archie's Car Rental.

Airport hotels

There are no on-site hotels at Maurice Bishop International Airport. Accommodation options closest to the airport are of the 'inclusive resort' type, mainly beachside, and offering luxury accommodation combined with a broad choice of activities and sports as part of their service.

Grand Beach Resort

Right on the beach, this is a good spot if you like aquatic activities and sports. Diving instruction is offered. The resort also has botanical gardens, two restaurants, several bars, a business centre and a range of conference and meeting rooms.

Telephone: (473) 444 4371.
Website:
www.grenadagrand.com
Grenadian by Rex Resorts

This resort is very close to Maurice Bishop International Airport. Free Wi-Fi is available in certain areas, and there is a wide range of dining and sporting options, including fishing and diving.

Telephone: (473) 444 3333.
Website:
www.rexresorts.com
La Source Grenada Resort

Five minutes' drive from Maurice Bishop International Airport, La Source is another luxurious resort product, offering the full range of services associated with this type of accommodation. There are four restaurants, three bars, spa facilities, and a range of sporting activities on offer.

Telephone: (473) 444 2556.
Website:
www.theamazingholiday.com

Recommended Sites:

Protect yourself from malaria
Before you travel, find out if your holiday destination is in a malaria zone.
(An educational initiative organised and funded by GlaxoSmithKline Travel Health. UK/MARK/0173/10 September 2010)
Travel insurance
For residents of over 150 countries. High levels of medical, evacuation, emergency & most adventure activities covered.