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Air

The national airline is Air Jamaica (JM).

Approximate flight times

Approximate times are as follows:
 

  It takes 10 hours traveling from Kingston or Montego Bay to    London.
  It takes 6 hours traveling from Kingston or Montego Bay to Los    Angeles.
  It takes 3 hours and 40 minutes traveling from Kingston or  Montego Bay to New York.

Norman Manley International airport

Norman Manley International (KIN) (Kingston) is 18 kilometres (11 miles) southeast of the city.

Public Transport

Travel to and from the airport is easy, as coaches, buses and taxis depart to the city (travel time is 30 to 60 minutes).

Airport facilities

Banks / bureaux de change, restaurants, bars, shops, duty free, and car rental are all available.

Montego Bay International airport

Montego Bay (MBJ) (International) is 3 kilometres (2 miles) north of the city.

Public Transport

Air Jamaica Express runs shuttle services between the airports.

Airport facilities

Duty free facilities are available.

Departure Tax

There is a departure tax of J$ 1000.

Sea

The main ports in Jamaica are MontegoBay and Ocho Rios are ports of call for numerous cruise lines. Other passenger / freight lines (Geest) sail from South, North and Central American ports.
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Air Jamaica Jamaica's national airline.