Travelling from Accra Airport (ACC) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Montego Bay is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Accra.
Your ACC to MBJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Accra Airport to Montego Bay Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ACC and MBJ:
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Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
64% of flights taking off from Accra Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Accra Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Accra. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ACC? If you're catching an early flight from Accra Airport to Montego Bay Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Reserve a hotel near MBJ if you're taking a late Accra Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Montego Bay Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays and venture far and wide through Montego Bay and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Montego Bay Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Montego Bay Airport to central Montego Bay has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Accra Airport to Montego Bay Airport is September, while December is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Montego Bay based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Accra Airport to Montego Bay Airport for August if you want to visit Montego Bay during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 31ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ACC to MBJ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Jamaica
You've visited Montego Bay, now it's time to discover other parts of Jamaica. Travel around 129 kilometres south-east to Kingston to tick off its must-visit sights. From Bob Marley museum to Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Jamaica, head for Spanish Town, roughly 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology are among the biggest draws.
