Flying from London to Sangster International Airport (MBJ): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Sangster International Airport (MBJ), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average length of a direct London to Sangster International Airport flight is 9 hours 55 minutes.
Sangster International Airport is located in Montego Bay. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is five hours behind London.
Take your pick of 4 direct services each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ). This is the most popular route, with Virgin Atlantic offering a 8am departure from LHR to MBJ.
Your flight from London to MBJ won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In high season, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reach your destination without the detour from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) are available from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Sangster International Airport with Virgin Atlantic. This well-known airline operates services from LHR.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LHR and MBJ is Virgin Atlantic.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Virgin Atlantic. Its services arrive without delay 68.75% of the time.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from London to MBJ departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
Providenciales International Airport (PLS)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Sangster International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Sangster International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and MBJ include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MBJ flight:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Sangster International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Sangster International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MBJ:
Travel at your own speed with a Sangster International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays and discover more of Montego Bay and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Sangster International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Rs101,237 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Sangster International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs153,241. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to MBJ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your London to Sangster International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from London to MBJ.
Find an affordable flight from London to Sangster International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to visit Montego Bay. July is when most people book flights from London to Sangster International Airport (MBJ), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Lock in a London to MBJ flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montego Bay to range from 25ºC to 31ºC.
February has temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Sangster International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Montego Bay
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Montego Bay right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from London to Sangster International Airport:
Your trip to Montego Bay isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Sandals Cay, Tropical Bliss and Coral Gardens Neighbourhood Beach.
Explore more of Jamaica
You've done Montego Bay, now it's time to explore more of Jamaica. Journey about 129 kilometres south-east to Kingston to tick off its top attractions. From Bob Marley museum to Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Spanish Town is another favourite destination in Jamaica and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. No trip is complete without dropping by Eco Park, Wynter's Park and Serenity Park.
