Sangster International Airport
MKJS, Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (10,039 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 minutes to Montego Bay’s resorts and an hour to Negril
Montego Bay airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Jamaica
Sangster International in Montego Bay is Jamaica’s main private-jet gateway, about 15 minutes from the Montego Bay resorts.
- Main airport
- MBJ / MKJS
- Elevation
- 4 ft
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (10,039 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Jamaica
The airport handles every size of jet. Negril is about an hour away and Ocho Rios about 90 minutes.
Winter is peak season.
Jamaica Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Jamaica
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Entry
You clear Jamaican immigration and customs on arrival.
Returning to the US
Clear US customs at your first US airport; Miami-Opa Locka, Fort Lauderdale Executive and Fort Pierce are common choices.
When Demand Peaks in Jamaica
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Peak season.
- June to November
- Hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to Jamaica
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to MBJ for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| 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 |
Best Aircraft for Jamaica
Light and midsize jets fly from Florida; super-midsize jets fly from the Northeast.
Jamaica Private Jet Questions
Which airport do private jets use in Jamaica?
Sangster International (MBJ) in Montego Bay.
How long is a private flight from Miami to Montego Bay?
About 1 hr 30 min from Opa-locka in a light jet.
