Travelling from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Montego Bay is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Philipsburg.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SXM to MBJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from St Maarten Airport to Montego Bay Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SXM and MBJ include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York Newark Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
£309 is currently the lowest price for a one-way St Maarten Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Return flights start at £447. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from SXM to MBJ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from St Maarten Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SXM to MBJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from St Maarten Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
Handy information about St Maarten Airport (SXM)
66% of flights that depart St Maarten Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach St Maarten Airport from central Philipsburg, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kms (2 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SXM. Whether you have an early flight from St Maarten Airport to Montego Bay Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
If you're landing on a late St Maarten Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MBJ:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Montego Bay Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays to explore Montego Bay and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Montego Bay Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Montego Bay Airport is approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from the centre of Montego Bay. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from St Maarten Airport to Montego Bay Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Montego Bay. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
When booking your flight from St Maarten Airport to Montego Bay Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Montego Bay, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SXM to MBJ in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Jamaica
Montego Bay has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Jamaica waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kms (80 miles) south-east of Montego Bay, a visit to Kingston will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
Spanish Town is another sought-after destination in Jamaica and is around 113 kms (70 miles) south-east of Montego Bay. No trip is complete without experiencing First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology.
