Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Montego Bay Airport Transfer Guide
Sangster International Airport is about 3 km from central Montego Bay. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
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Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is about 3 km from central Montego Bay. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 3 km
- Cheapest way in
- Resort transfer if included
- Fastest
- Airport taxi to MoBay
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Where can your driver take you from MBJ?
Transfers you can pre-book from Montego Bay airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from MBJ into Montego Bay
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All-inclusive resort transfer | 10-120 min (varies by destination) | ALL all-inclusive guests |
| Shared shuttle (Knutsford / JUTA) | 30-150 min (multi-stop) | Budget + independent travellers |
| Airport taxi (JUTA) | 10-90 min | Direct + late arrivals |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Montego Bay airport transport guide.
Taxi scams at MBJ
MOBAY SAFETY: Only use JUTA-licensed white taxis or pre-booked resort transfer. Never accept "help" with luggage from unofficial porters in arrivals. Uber operates in Jamaica but coverage from MBJ airport is thin.
Skip the taxi queue in Montego Bay
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Montego Bay.
From landing to the door
How your Montego Bay pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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One driver, door to door
From MBJ your driver takes you straight to Montego Bay's centre, the station or out to nearby towns in the region, with no changes on the way.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
- Fare fixed when you book
- Met in arrivals with a name sign
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Data when you land
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How far is Sangster International Airport from central Montego Bay?+
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is about 3 km from central Montego Bay. Fastest way in: Airport taxi to MoBay.
What is the cheapest way from MBJ into Montego Bay?+
Resort transfer if included. Our Montego Bay airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from MBJ?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Montego Bay: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Are there taxi scams at MBJ?+
MOBAY SAFETY: Only use JUTA-licensed white taxis or pre-booked resort transfer. Never accept "help" with luggage from unofficial porters in arrivals. Uber operates in Jamaica but coverage from MBJ airport is thin.
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Arriving in Montego Bay
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