
Private Jet Charter at Montego Bay (MBJ)
Sangster International in Montego Bay is Jamaica’s main gateway for private jets.
- Codes
- MBJ / MKJS
- Elevation
- 4 ft
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (10,039 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying into Montego Bay
- Sangster International in Montego Bay is Jamaica’s main gateway for private jets.
- A 10,000-foot runway handles any business jet.
- Negril is about an hour away and Ocho Rios about 90 minutes.
Planning a trip to Jamaica? See the Jamaica private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 15 minutes to Montego Bay’s resorts and an hour to Negril.
Flight Times to Montego Bay
Estimated one-way times and prices to MBJ for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,560 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 40 min$20,000–$25,000 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,714 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 15 min$48,500–$74,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 534 mi | 1 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,535 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,200–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,400–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,710 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 45 min$21,000–$26,000 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,336 mi | 3 hr 5 min$13,400–$19,400 | 2 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,979 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 45 min$52,500–$80,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,567 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$46,000–$70,500 |
Montego Bay Private Jet Questions
Does MBJ have customs?
Yes. Montego Bay has US Customs and Border Protection on the field, so international flights can arrive directly.
How far is Montego Bay from town?
About 15 minutes to Montego Bay’s resorts and an hour to Negril.
