Winair is pleased to announce the launch of direct flights to and from Barbados, a popular destination for business and leisure travellers alike.
Starting November 15, 2024, Winair will operate six flights a week between St. Maarten and Barbados, utilising their ATR-42 aircraft. In addition, Winair will also provide direct flights from Barbados to St. Lucia twice weekly, Martinique twice weekly and Dominica three times weekly.
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Andrea Franklin, speaking on the new airlift into Barbados, said: “I am delighted to welcome Winair’s new direct flights to Barbados, which significantly enhance our connectivity within the Caribbean. This development not only makes Barbados more accessible to our Caribbean neighbours including the French West Indies to our island, fostering greater cultural and economic exchanges.
These routes position Barbados as a pivotal hub for travellers and align perfectly with our goals of boosting regional tourism and strengthening ties with our Caribbean partners. The increased connectivity will have a positive impact on both business and leisure travel, further solidifying Barbados as a premier destination in the region.”
CEO of Winair, Hans van de Velde, noted that: “Winair is growing its Caribbean network with the addition of these new routes. We now offer 16 destinations and 40 routes, providing better connectivity throughout the region. Whether you’re a local resident or an international traveller, Winair offers a seamless and convenient journey. Our partnerships with global airlines like British Airways, Air France, KLM, and JetBlue further enhance our reach to Europe and North America, making it easier than ever to explore the Caribbean’s diverse beauty.”
He added: “Winair is proud to be the trusted and reliable airline in the Caribbean region, with a 63-year long history of providing a smooth and enjoyable travel experience.” The airline has a growing fleet of three ATR42-500 and five) Twin Otters.
“Winair looks confidently forward to this upcoming winter season. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is steadfast, and we are committed to pushing innovation, continuously improving, and growing our services.
To celebrate the launch of these exciting new routes, Winair is offering special introductory fares for a limited time for travel dates between November 15 and December 15, 2024.
Please see the below Winair upcoming Winter Season 2024/2025 flight schedule to and from Barbados:
| Flight # | Route | Departure | Arrival | Stop | |
| Monday | WM-863 | St. Maarten – Barbados | 10:30 | 12:30 | |
| Tuesday | WM-851 | St. Maarten – Barbados | 16:00 | 18:25 | 1 |
| Wednesday | WM-855 | St. Maarten – Barbados | 15:45 | 18:10 | 1 |
| Thursday | WM-851 | St. Maarten – Barbados | 16:00 | 18:25 | 1 |
| Friday | WM-869 | St. Maarten – Barbados | 11:05 | 14:05 | 1 |
| Saturday | WM-855 | St. Maarten – Barbados | 16:00 | 18:25 | 1 |
| Monday | WM-863 | Barbados – St. Maarten | 13:05 | 16:05 | 1 |
| Wednesday | WM-852 | Barbados – St. Maarten | 08:35 | 11:00 | 1 |
| Friday | WM-872 | Barbados – St. Maarten | 08:20 | 10:20 | |
| Friday | WM-869 | Barbados – St. Maarten | 14:40 | 16:40 | |
| Flight # | Route | Departure | Arrival | Stop | |
| Wednesday | WM-852 | St. Lucia – Barbados | 07:15 | 08:00 | |
| Friday | WM-872 | St. Lucia – Barbados | 07:00 | 07:45 | |
| Tuesday | WM-851 | Barbados – St. Lucia | 19:00 | 19:45 | |
| Thursday | WM-851 | Barbados – St. Lucia | 19:00 | 19:45 | |
| Flight # | Route | Departure | Arrival | Stop | |
| Friday | WM-869 | Fort de France – Barbados | 13:20 | 14:05 | |
| Monday | WM-863 | Barbados – Fort de France | 13:05 | 13:50 | |
| Flight # | Route | Departure | Arrival | Stop | |
| Tuesday | WM-851 | Dominica – Barbados | 17:25 | 18:25 | |
| Wednesday | WM-855 | Dominica – Barbados | 17:10 | 18:10 | |
| Thursday | WM-851 | Dominica – Barbados | 17:25 | 18:25 | |
| Saturday | WM-855 | Dominica – Barbados | 17:25 | 18:25 | |
| Wednesday | WM-852 | Barbados – Dominica | 08:35 | 09:35 | |
| Wednesday | WM-856 | Barbados – Dominica | 18:45 | 19:45 | |
| Saturday | WM-856 | Barbados – Dominica | 19:00 | 20:00 |