Flying from Melbourne to Sangster International Airport (MBJ): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) leaving from here.
Montego Bay is 16 hours behind Melbourne. Sangster International Airport is located in Montego Bay, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to MBJ.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Sangster International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MBJ flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Sangster International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MBJ instead:
Grab a Sangster International Airport rental car and discover Montego Bay and beyond with your own set of wheels. Classique, Island Car Rentals and FlexWays are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Sangster International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sangster International Airport is Rs345,599. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs560,187. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MBJ if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Melbourne to Sangster International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Sangster International Airport (MBJ). July is the most popular month to visit Montego Bay. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in May.
Lock in a Melbourne to MBJ flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montego Bay to range from 25ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Sangster International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Montego Bay
Start your Montego Bay trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Sangster International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Sandals Cay, Tropical Bliss and Coral Gardens Neighbourhood Beach are must-do's during your Montego Bay adventure.
Explore more of Jamaica
You've done Montego Bay, now it's time to discover other parts of Jamaica. Journey about 129 kilometres south-east to Kingston to check off its top attractions. From Bob Marley museum to Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains, your itinerary will be busy.
Spanish Town is another sought-after destination in Jamaica and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. No journey is complete without seeing Eco Park, Wynter's Park and Serenity Park.
