Montego Bay is a city on Jamaica's northwest coast and one of the island's main resort gateways, with hotels along the shore and the Hip Strip. Sangster International Airport is a few kilometres east of the city, so most transfers are short. English is the official language, alongside Jamaican Patois.
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3 miles (5 km) from the city centre. 4.5 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi | JUTA and JCAL taxis share a desk in the ground transportation arrivals hall; fares to Montego Bay start around US$15 | about 15m | from about US$15 |
| Shuttle | Hotel and tour operator courtesy shuttles wait in the ground transportation area for guests | – | – |
US citizens need a valid passport and the electronic C-5 immigration and customs declaration; no visa is needed for stays up to 90 days.
The US State Department says to complete the Electronic C-5 form before traveling, as border officials may not allow entry without pre-approval. Your passport must be valid when you enter and when you leave. Carry proof of relationship or a consent letter when traveling with children and one parent is absent.
Highs run from about 86F to 92F all year, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 with a peak from mid-August to mid-October. Winter and spring fall outside that window.
Busiest: Dec-Apr. Quieter shoulder season: May, Nov.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°F (30°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Feb | 86°F (30°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Mar | 87°F (31°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Apr | 88°F (31°C) | 74°F (23°C) |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 75°F (24°C) |
| Jun | 91°F (33°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Jul | 92°F (33°C) | 77°F (25°C) |
| Aug | 92°F (33°C) | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sep | 91°F (33°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Oct | 90°F (32°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Nov | 88°F (31°C) | 75°F (24°C) |
| Dec | 86°F (30°C) | 73°F (23°C) |
Montego Bay is served by Sangster International Airport (MBJ). Sangster International Airport handled about 4.5 million passengers in 2025.
US citizens need a valid passport and the electronic C-5 immigration and customs declaration; no visa is needed for stays up to 90 days. The US State Department says to complete the Electronic C-5 form before traveling, as border officials may not allow entry without pre-approval. Your passport must be valid when you enter and when you leave. Carry proof of relationship or a consent letter when traveling with children and one parent is absent.
Highs run from about 86F to 92F all year, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 with a peak from mid-August to mid-October. Winter and spring fall outside that window.
JUTA and JCAL taxis share a desk in the ground transportation arrivals hall; fares to Montego Bay start around US$15, about 15 minutes, from about US$15. Other options include hotel and tour operator courtesy shuttles wait in the ground transportation area for guests.
Among the cities we cover, Atlanta (about 0m), Boston (about 0m), Charlotte (about 0m), Dallas (about 0m), Denver (about 0m), Detroit (about 0m), Houston (about 0m), Miami (about 0m), Minneapolis–Saint Paul (about 0m), New York (about 0m), Philadelphia (about 0m) and Washington, D.C. (about 0m) have nonstop service to Montego Bay as of October 2026.
Montego Bay uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.