Point Salines International Airport Overview
Airport Code
GND
Full Airport Name
Point Salines International Airport
Address
PO Box 385, St George’s, Grenada
Country Code
1 473
Telephone
444 4101 or 4155
Website
http://psiagrenada.com
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT - 4
Location
The airport is situated 7km (4 miles) southwest of Grenada's capital, St George’s.
Transfer Between Terminals
The Jordan Valley and the area around Aqaba is warm during winter (January-February) with chilly evenings, and extremely hot in summer (June-August). In the Eastern Desert, the winter can be bitterly cold and dry and the summer intensely hot. The central spine of hills can receive snowfall in winter and is cool in the evenings in summer. Rain falls between November and March.
Required ClothingLightweight clothes are advised between May and September. Thick winter clothes are essential for winter and a warm layer is necessary for cool summer evenings. Rainwear is needed from November to April.
Driving Directions
From St George’s, take the Maurice Bishop Hwy and exit at Point Salines junction.
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 travelers near the terminal building.
Car Hire
Dollar 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.
Public Transport
Road
Bus: There is a bus from the airport to St George's, but service is irregular and most travelers prefer to get a taxi.
Taxi: Taxis with fixed rates are available from the airport. Contact Grenada Airport Taxi Association (tel: 444 4925) and Progressive Airport Association (tel: 444 4040) for more information. Journey time to St George’s town center is about 10 minutes.
Information and Help Desks
There is a tourist information desk, operated by Grenada Board of Tourism, located 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 440 2279.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Money exchange facilities are available at the airport. There is a public telephone on the ground floor.
Eating and drinking: Restaurants and bars are available in the terminal.
Shopping: The airport has a number of shops in the departure lounge and on the public concourse. Duty-free is available in the departure lounge.
Luggage: Trolleys are available.
Other facilities: A first class lounge is available in Departures.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no conference and business facilities at the airport. The Rex Grenadian Resort, Point Salines (tel: 444 3333; website: www.rexcaribbean.com) has three meeting rooms and provides business services. Similar facilities are available at the Grand Beach Resort (tel: 444 4371; website: www.grenadagrand.com).
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
There are adapted toilets and ramps in the terminal. Wheelchairs and reserved parking spaces are also available.
Hotels
Hotels near the airport include the Rex Grenadian Resort, Point Salines (tel: 444 3333; website: www.rexcaribbean.com) and La Source Grenada Resort on Pink Gin Beach (tel: 444 2556; website: www.theamazingholiday.com), as well as Fox Inn (tel: 444 4123; website: www.foxinn-grenada.com). Several beach resorts, including Grand Beach Resort (tel: 444 4371; website: www.grenadagrand.com) are located at the Grande Anse Beach, a 15-minute drive from the airport.
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