Sangster International Airport

Sangster International Airport is about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of downtown Montego Bay. The Hip Strip, the stretch of hotels, bars and beaches along Gloucester Avenue, is in Montego Bay itself, so it is a short drive from the terminal. Negril and Ocho Rios are much farther, at roughly 1.5 hours each by road.

Yes. Sangster International Airport is on the eastern edge of Montego Bay in the parish of St. James, on Jamaica's north coast. It is the main airport for visitors to the north and west of the island, including Negril and Ocho Rios, while Norman Manley International Airport serves Kingston in the south.

Sangster International Airport has one main passenger terminal. Departing passengers use the eastern concourse for their gates, and arriving passengers pass through immigration and customs into a ground transportation hall. All scheduled airlines use this same terminal, so there is no transfer between terminals to plan for.

Main airlines include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat. TUI Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly from the United Kingdom, Copa Airlines from Panama, Wingo from Colombia, and several European carriers add seasonal flights. All use the one main terminal.

Licensed taxis are run by JUTA and JCAL, which share the Authorised Airport Taxi desk just outside the customs exit. Go to the desk rather than accepting offers from drivers who approach you in the hall or at the curb. Confirm your destination and the trip details with the dispatcher before you leave the airport.

Yes. The Knutsford Express coach service departs from the airport to towns across Jamaica, including Negril, about 1.5 hours away. Public buses also run from the airport area to Negril and take around two hours. Both run on timetables, so check departure times before you land.

Uber operates in Montego Bay, but the number of available drivers at the airport varies. Open the app after you clear customs, follow the in-app meeting instructions, and check the driver's name, car and plate before getting in. For early or time-critical trips, a pre-arranged transfer or authorised taxi is more reliable.

Yes. Visitors complete Jamaica's Immigration/Customs Declaration (C5) form, which you can fill in online up to 30 days before arrival. With the confirmation you go straight to a kiosk to scan your passport. Visitors also need a valid passport and a return ticket. You can still complete the form on arrival.

Negril is about 80 km (50 miles) west of Sangster International Airport. The drive usually takes between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes, depending on traffic. The Knutsford Express coach takes about 1.5 hours, and International AirLink also flies small aircraft from MBJ to Negril.

Ocho Rios is about 97 km east of Sangster International Airport. The drive takes about an hour and a half along the A1 highway, which follows the north coast through several resort towns. Travel times can be longer at busy times of day or in heavy rain.

Montego Bay is on Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) all year, because Jamaica does not use daylight saving time. The currency is the Jamaican dollar, and US dollars are widely accepted at hotels and in tourist areas. The weather is warm all year, with hurricane season from June to November.

The airport is operated by MBJ Airports Limited, part of Mexico's Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, under a concession from the Airports Authority of Jamaica. It handled about 5.1 million passengers in 2024 and about 4.5 million in 2025, when traffic dropped after Hurricane Melissa.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.