Jamaica may be an island, but it is easy to access by air with three modern international airports served by major carriers from around the world.
For most tourists, the leading gateway is Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, which is ideally situated in the country’s main tourism region and close to a wide range of hotel and resort facilities.
Alternatively, if you’re visiting the Jamaican capital or heading to the Blue Mountains, Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston is a convenient option.
Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) in Ocho Rios is Jamaica’s newest global gateway and an ideal entry point to Jamaica’s north coast for small aircraft, only minutes away from many of the island’s renowned villas and resorts.
For getting around Jamaica, those keen to explore will find their journeys are just as much a part of their travel experience as the island itself.
With over 17,000km of road networks, consider hiring a vehicle from car rental agencies, which can be found in most major towns and cities.
Taking your time to enjoy scenic drives around the island is undoubtedly a pleasure. However, if you want to cut down travel time and see as much as possible, we recommend utilising domestic flights, which land at MBJ and KIN as well as a number of smaller aerodromes.
Jamaica also has a great public transport system to keep you moving, with luxury air-conditioned coaches regularly running on popular routes in Kingston.
Services aren’t as regular outside the capital, so minibuses are the way to go for travelling between towns and certainly make for an interesting experience as you see – and hear – the real Jamaica along the way.
