Why go
- City in Cornwall, Jamaica.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Sangster International Airport (MBJ).
History
Montego Bay is the capital of the parish of St. James in Jamaica. The city is the fourth most populous urban area in the country, after Kingston, Spanish Town, and Portmore, all of which form the Greater Kingston Metropolitan Area, home to more than half a million people. As a result, Montego Bay is the second-largest anglophone city in the Caribbean, after Kingston.
Where to stay
Oyster Bay Peninsula Coopers Pen, Falmouth, Jamaica · a2.adform.net
Indoor
Little River, Rose Hall, Branch Developments, Main Road, Montego Bay, Jamaica · iberostar.com
13 Corniche Road, Montego Bay, Jamaica · montegobayinn.com
7 Jimmy Cliff Boulevard, Montego Bay, Jamaica · shotelmontegobay.com
16 Hobbs Ave, Montego Bay, Jamaica · theblueorchidjamaica.com
Mountain Spring Bay - Montego Bay, Coral Spring, Jamaica · oceanhotels.com
Sunset Dr, Montego Bay, Jamaica · hyattinclusivecollection.com
Mahoe Cl, Montego Bay, Jamaica · sandals.com
1067 Skyline Drive, Porto Bello Dr, Montego Bay, Jamaica · skylinesuitesvilla.directstays.com
3 Rampart Cl, Montego Bay, Jamaica · hotelgrandaview.com
16 Church St, Montego Bay, Jamaica · mobaykotch.com
Lot A59 Freeport, Montego Bay, Jamaica · hyattinclusivecollection.com
182 Patterson Ave, Ironshore PO 2, 537, Montego Bay, Jamaica · basileiapalace.com
451 Lambert Street, Montego Bay, Jamaica · celebrityvillajamaica.com
39 Jimmy Cliff Boulevard, Montego Bay, Jamaica · hotel39jamaica.com
9 Kent Ave, Montego Bay, Jamaica · airportbeachhotelja.com
Indoor
92 Gloucester Ave, Montego Bay, Jamaica · dejaresort.com
8 Kent Ave, Montego Bay, Jamaica · seagardenjamaica.com
1-2 Unity Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica · chateaumargaritahotelandspa.com
F373+5P6, Montego Bay, Jamaica · sunsetmontegobay.com
2 Gloucester Ave, Montego Bay, Jamaica · decameron.com
18 The Queens Dr, Montego Bay, Jamaica · the-big-apple-hotel-jamaica.com.es
1-2 Sunset Blvd, Montego Bay, Jamaica · hotelgloriana.net
11 The Queens Dr, Montego Bay, Jamaica · booking.com
34 Hobbs Ave, Montego Bay, Jamaica · tropicalcourthotel.com
Indoor
729 Mountainview Ln, Montego Bay, Jamaica
137 St Pauls Avenue, N Paradise St, Montego Bay, Jamaica
G45H+6Q, Montego Bay, Jamaica
6 Sunrise Close, Montego Bay, Jamaica
6 Sunrise Close, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Lot #2 Cedar Ridge, Bogue Hill Dr, Montego Bay, Jamaica
9 Rampart Cl, Montego Bay, Jamaica
F3QH+93F, Leader Ave, Montego Bay, Jamaica
G44G+HH6, Montego Bay, Jamaica
2 Kent Ave, Montego Bay, Jamaica
329f Ironshore, Hartfield S, Montego Bay, Jamaica
1 Kent Ave, Montego Bay, Jamaica
F3JG+GM3, Leader Ave, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Indoor
11 Queen St, Montego Bay, Jamaica
6 Sunrise Close, Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · Montego Bay · dominos.com.jm
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:59;Su 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Howard Cooke Boulevard, Kingston
American, Fast Food · American fast food · islandgrillja.com
International, Caribbean, Local, Restaurant · International/Caribbean restaurant · margaritavillecaribbean.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Caribbean, International, Restaurant · Caribbean/International restaurant · 9 Ramparts Close
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Southern Cross Boulevard, Montego Bay
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · Howard Cooke Boulevard, Montego Bay
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Airports
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) 4.8 km to the centre
Montego Bay, 08, JM — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 19 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, AirTran Airways, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 26 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Halifax, New York… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 19 airlines, 26 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (737-800, A319, A320, A321, 757) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Philadelphia
- US Airways US (737-800, A319, A320, A321, 757) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Philadelphia
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando
- Delta Air Lines DL (A320, 757, MD-88, 737-800) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis, New York
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 3 routes: Halifax, Montreal, Toronto
- Air Transat TS (310, 737-800) · 3 routes: Halifax, Montreal*, Toronto*
- Caribbean Airlines BW (737-800) · 3 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Kingston, New York
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Fort Lauderdale, New York, Orlando
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900) · 3 routes: Houston, Newark, Washington
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Chicago, St. Louis
- WestJet WS (737-700, 737-800) · 2 routes: Halifax, Toronto
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Arkefly OR (767-300) · 1 route: Amsterdam
- Cayman Airways KX (737-300) · 1 route: Georgetown
- Condor Flugdienst DE (767) · 1 route: Frankfurt
- Copa Airlines CM (737-800, 737-700, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Panama City
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (747-400) · 1 route: London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Mafoota Airstrip 10 km to the centre
Mafoota, 08, JM
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sangster International Airport (MBJ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MBJ has direct flights to 26 destinations on 19 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Halifax, New York…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Montego Bay. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Boat Tour
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