Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Montego Bay is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London.
Your LGW to MBJ flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Montego Bay Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and MBJ:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of LGW.
London Gatwick Airport is about 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Montego Bay Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MBJ instead:
Explore without limits with a Montego Bay Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays and experience more of Montego Bay and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Montego Bay Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Montego Bay Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Montego Bay. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Montego Bay Airport is September, while December is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Montego Bay based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Montego Bay Airport for August if you'd like to explore Montego Bay during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 31ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to MBJ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jamaica
You've visited Montego Bay, now it's time to discover other corners of Jamaica. Journey about 129 kilometres south-east to Kingston to check off its leading attractions. From Bob Marley museum to Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Jamaica, head for Spanish Town, about 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 highlights.
