Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) Guide: Saint George’s, Grenada

Maurice Bishop International Airport is the friendly, compact gateway to Grenada, Grand Anse, Saint George’s, yacht marinas, spice estates, and the southern Caribbean beach circuit. GND is easy to understand on arrival, but taxi-zone pricing, resort location, and island-road timing matter more than the small map distance suggests.

This guide is written for travelers who want the useful details first: the real airport name, where it sits, how much to budget for transport, what to expect in the terminal, where to search for flights, and which services to arrange before landing. Prices and routes are updated for June 2026 and should be treated as practical planning ranges rather than fixed promises.

Quick airport facts

Item	Details
Full airport name	Maurice Bishop International Airport
Short codes	GND / TGPY
Also searched as	Grenada Airport, Point Salines Airport, GND Airport, Maurice Bishop Airport
City and country	Saint George’s, Grenada
Practical address	Maurice Bishop International Airport, Point Salines, Saint George Parish, Grenada; coordinates 12.003996, -61.785302.
Distance to city	About 8-10 km southwest of Saint George’s and close to Grand Anse; most beach-hotel transfers take 10-25 minutes.
Updated	2026-06-15

Best for: Grenada beach stays, Grand Anse, Saint George’s, sailing trips, spice-island touring, and Caribbean island-hopping.
Main route logic: Caribbean regional links plus seasonal and year-round service from North America and the UK.
Airport style: small international island terminal with taxi dispatch, car rental, duty-free, cafes/snacks, shops, and resort-transfer desks.
Planning rule: use an official taxi or hotel transfer for first arrival, then rent a car only if you are comfortable with left-side island driving.

Address and location

Use Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) for flight searches and Grenada Airport, Point Salines Airport, GND Airport, Maurice Bishop Airport as backup search wording in maps, hotel messages, and taxi conversations. The practical address is:

Maurice Bishop International Airport, Point Salines, Saint George Parish, Grenada; coordinates 12.003996, -61.785302.

About 8-10 km southwest of Saint George’s and close to Grand Anse; most beach-hotel transfers take 10-25 minutes. For a serious itinerary, save the airport coordinates offline, download the city area in Google Maps or Organic Maps, and keep your hotel address in both English and the local language where possible.

How to get from the airport to the city

Option	Typical time	Approximate cost	Best use
Official airport taxi to Grand Anse	10-15 min	Often XCD 40-60 / USD 15-25	🚕 Best beach-hotel transfer.
Taxi to Saint George’s	15-25 min	Often XCD 50-75 / USD 20-30	🚕 Best city transfer.
Hotel/resort transfer	10-40 min	Often USD 20-60+	✅ Best late arrival or villa stay.
Rental car	10-90 min by island route	Varies by season	🚗 Best for beaches, estates, and north-island drives.

Grenada taxi guides commonly show short resort transfers in the USD 15-30 range, with longer island transfers rising quickly. Public minibuses are useful in Grenada once you know the island, but they are not the smoothest first airport transfer with luggage.

Transport tips

🧾 Confirm the fare before loading luggage, especially when there is no visible meter or posted rate.
📍 Save the exact hotel pin offline; airport drivers may know districts better than street names.
💵 Carry small local cash for the first transfer, baggage carts, snacks, or phone calls.
🌐 Install an eSIM before departure so you can message your driver immediately after landing.

Public transport and metro

Grenada has no airport metro. Use official taxi, hotel transfer, minibus after you know the island, or rental car.

Where public transport exists, it is usually best for daylight arrivals with light luggage. For late flights, family travel, heavy bags, or first-time visits, a taxi, hotel transfer, or pre-booked private driver is usually worth the extra cost.

Taxi prices and transfer strategy

Taxi prices around airports are rarely as neat as an official table. Time of day, luggage, driver availability, fuel prices, and whether the destination is inside or outside the central city all matter. The ranges above are realistic planning budgets, but the best practice is simple: agree the fare before moving, keep your phone map open, and avoid changing money with random drivers.

For smoother arrival logistics:

🚕 Use official taxi ranks or a hotel-arranged driver where available.
🧳 Pre-book a transfer if you land late, carry equipment, or travel with children.
🚗 Compare rental cars before arrival with DiscoverCars if you need regional freedom.
🏨 Use Expedia to check hotels near the airport and in the city before choosing a transfer.

Airport facilities, shops, and restaurants

International terminal with check-in, baggage, immigration, customs, cafes/snacks, duty-free shopping, small retail, ATMs, car rental, official taxis, parking, and passenger assistance.
The airport is close to Grand Anse and many south-coast hotels, so taxi time is usually short outside traffic peaks.
For villas and smaller guesthouses, send the driver a map pin because property names can be more useful than street addresses.
If you plan to rent a car, confirm left-side driving, deposit, insurance excess, and whether a temporary local permit is needed.

The smart rule at GND is to treat the terminal as a transfer point rather than as a shopping destination. Eat before arriving when possible, keep a refillable bottle where security rules allow, and bring a small power bank. If you have a long delay, an airport-area hotel or city hotel is usually more comfortable than waiting in the terminal.

Airlines and where the airport flies

Current route tools show Grenada with a focused but useful network, including Caribbean links and long-haul service from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom by season. Search Barbados, Port of Spain, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Miami, New York, Atlanta, Toronto, Montreal-style Canada links, and London/Gatwick-style UK service when operating.

Airlines to compare include Caribbean Airlines, interCaribbean Airways, LIAT 2020-style regional service where scheduled, American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, WestJet, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or UK leisure partners by season, and small regional operators.

Cheap routes to check first

Grenada to Barbados or Port of Spain: useful regional connection checks.
Grenada to Miami, New York, Atlanta, Toronto, or London: major long-haul fare benchmarks.
GND versus BGI or POS: compare total island-hop cost before booking a cheaper long-haul into another island.

Cheap airport strategy is different from simply sorting by lowest fare. Always compare the final cost after checked baggage, seat selection, payment fees, transfer costs, and missed-connection risk. A slightly more expensive flight into the correct airport can be cheaper than a low base fare that forces a long taxi ride or overnight hotel.

Where to buy flights and hotels

Start with broad searches, then verify the exact airport code before paying. This is especially important in cities with more than one airport or with airport transitions.

Need	Recommended booking link	Why it matters
Internet on arrival	🌐 Yesim eSIM	Install before flying so maps, airline apps, WhatsApp, and hotel messages work as soon as you land.
Flights and hotels	🏨 Expedia flights and stays	Useful for comparing nearby hotels, airport overnights, and onward tickets in one search.
Tours and transfers	🎟️ Viator tours and airport transfers	Best for guided city tours, day trips, private arrival transfers, and skip-the-line activities.
Rental cars	🚗 DiscoverCars	Compare local and international rental agencies before accepting a walk-up airport rate.
Travel medical insurance	🛡️ SafetyWing	Check coverage, exclusions, and country wording before travel, especially on complex itineraries.
Support this airport-guide project	🤝 Patreon: HEDONISMcloud	Helps keep airport guides updated with fares, route changes, and city transport notes.

eSIM, internet, insurance, and car rental

🌐 Internet: install Yesim eSIM before the flight. Airport Wi-Fi can be slow, blocked by SMS verification, or unavailable exactly when you need maps.
🛡️ Insurance: compare policy wording with SafetyWing. Read exclusions for the destination, adventure activities, medical evacuation, political/security events, and pre-existing conditions.
🚗 Cars: compare vehicles on DiscoverCars before arrival. Airport counters can run out of automatic cars or quote higher walk-up rates.
🎟️ Tours: use Viator for airport transfers, city tours, day trips, and guided experiences when independent transport is inconvenient.

Practical arrival checklist

Before you fly	Why it matters
Check the IATA code on the ticket	Prevents booking a hotel or transfer for the wrong airport.
Save airline, hotel, and driver contacts offline	Messaging apps may not work until data is active.
Carry local cash	Useful for taxis, snacks, and small airport expenses.
Recheck live departures	Regional schedules can change more quickly than major-hub schedules.
Keep insurance documents accessible	Helps at medical facilities and during airline disruption.

Safety and travel notes

Grenada is generally visitor-friendly. The main airport risks are overpaying for informal transport, driving unfamiliar hill roads at night, and underestimating transfer time to northern beaches.

The most reliable traveler is the boringly prepared traveler: documents printed, data working, transport confirmed, hotel address saved, and enough time between every moving part of the itinerary.

Short airport excursion idea

If you have a long layover or an overnight stop, choose one simple plan rather than trying to see everything. Stay close to the city center or a known hotel district, keep the return transfer booked, and avoid cutting the return to the airport too close. In smaller airports, a missed flight may mean waiting a day or more for the next practical departure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Maurice Bishop International Airport from Saint George’s?

About 8-10 km southwest of Saint George’s and close to Grand Anse; most beach-hotel transfers take 10-25 minutes.

How much is a taxi from GND airport?

Typical taxi planning ranges are shown in the transport table above. The safest method is to confirm the price before loading luggage and to use a hotel-arranged driver when arriving late or visiting for the first time.

Are there restaurants and shops at Maurice Bishop International Airport?

Yes, but the depth of choice depends on the airport size and operating schedule. Expect practical cafes or snack options at smaller airports and a better range at major hubs. Carry backup snacks and water for delays.

Which airlines should I check first?

Is there a metro to the airport?