There are six airports in Jamaica. Three International airports and three domestic airports.
Norman Manley International Airport
The Norman Manley airport is situated approximately 30 minutes from Kingston the capital of Jamaica. With its proximity to Kingston it mainly serves business travellers and resident Jamaicans.
With the opening of the New highway to Ocho Rios travelers to Ocho Rios can consider this airport their final destination.
Donald Sangsters Airport
The Donald Sangster Airport is located in the heart of the tourist capital Montego Bay. This airport is the main gateway for the millions of tourist that visit Jamaica annually. With over three million travelers for a year, this is the most popular airports in Jamaica.
Ian Flemmings Airport
The other international airport is the Ian Flemming Airport. This airport is located in Boscobel, St. Mary which is approximately 14 kilometres from Ocho Rios. It is also close to such tourist areas as Orachabessa, Port Maria, Runaway Bay and Discovery Bay.
Domestic Airports in Jamaica
There are three domestic airports in Jamaica. There is Tinson Pen which is located in the heart of Kingston. The second airport is the Ken Jones Aerodrome which is located in Port Antonio. The third domestic airport is located in Negril.
Jamaica Airport Codes
Norman Manley International Airport
ICAO: MKJP
ICAT: KIN
Donald Sangster International Airport
ICAO: MKJS
ICAT: MBJ
Ian Flemming Airport
ICAO: MKBS
ICAT: OCJ
Tinson Pen Airport
ICAO: MKTP
ICAT: KTP
Ken Jones Aerodrome
ICAO: MKKJ
ICAT: POT
Negril Airport
ICAO: MKNG
ICAT: NEG
Domestic Airline and Travel Times
Airlink Express is the main domestic airline in Jamaica. Airlink Express services include scheduled services to all the airports and aerodromes in Jamaica. They also offer private air charter service, aerial tours and corporate jet charters.
Montego Bay Jamaica Airport Information
Donald Sangster is the main airport for tourists arriving in Montego Bay. The facilities are geared to provide you with a great Jamaican welcome. A few hotels such as Couples Resorts, Half Moon and Sandals have their own lounges. However, if you feel like splurging and being treated like a VIP visit Club Mobay lounge.
Transportation/ Airport Transfers from Montego Bay
If your tour company or hotel doesn’t offer free hotel transfers you can hire a JUTA or JCAL transportation provider.
Distance from Main Tourist Regions (Montego Bay)
Distance from Montego Bay – 5-15 minutes from most hotels
Distance from Negril – 1 hour and 40 minutes
Distance from Ocho Rios – 2 hours
Distance from Falmouth – 40 minutes
Distance from Treasure Beach – 2 hours
Distance from Runaway Bay & Discovery Bay – 1 hour and 30 minutes
Shopping at Donald Sangsters International Airport
When leaving Jamaica this airport is a great place to get some last minute shopping done. There is a wide variety of duty-free stores. You can also find some great Jamaican souvenir stores. You can find a full list of stores on the MBJ site.
Kingston Jamaica Airport
Most business travelers and residents of Kingston usually arrive via the Norman Manley airport. However, with the completion of the highway from Kingston to Ocho Rios, the travel time has been reduced to one hour.
Distance from Main Tourist Regions (Kingston)
Distance from Ocho Rios – 1 hour
Distance from Treasure Beach – 2 hours and 30 minutes
Distance from Runaway Bay & Discovery Bay – 1 hour and 30 minutes
Distance from Port Antonio – 2 hours and 30 minutes
Transportation/ Airport Transfers from Kingston
If your hotel doesn’t offer free hotel transfers you can hire a JUTA or JCAL transportation provider. If you want to rent a car you can get a 10% discount with the Jamaica Travel Saver Card.
Shopping at Norman Manley International Airport
You can find the usual food and souvenir shop. There are also quite a few duty-free tours. You can have a look at the shops in Norman Manley International airport here.
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