Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Montego Bay (average of £732). Flying to Montego Bay in July will prove the most costly (average of £969). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£586
February
£593
March
£589
April
£617
May
£632
June
£606
July
£775
August
£681
September
£636
October
£665
November
£694
December
£667
The rainy season is May through to October, with September and October being the wettest months, however, the rain is usually brief and followed by sunshine. Hurricane season is around June to November, however, they are very rare. This period is also the low season and if you don’t mind chancing the rain, can be a great time to get cheap flights to Montego Bay. Resort rates usually drop during these months as well and you’ll still be able to enjoy the Caribbean climate with some lovely warm weather and sunny days.
The peak season throughout Jamaica and Montego Bay, runs from mid-December to mid-April. During this time hotels are booked months in advance, prices are higher and the area is packed full of tourists. Other notable busy times are holidays, such as Christmas, Easter and Spring Break. If you definitely want to visit Montego Bay during this period, make sure you book your flights and accommodation well in advance to get a better deal.
Montego Bay also boasts a whole host of travel-worthy festivals, throughout the year. October hosts the Soul in the Sun Music Festival, featuring R&B and Soul legends of the 80s and 90s. Montego Bay is buzzing during this 2 day event of The Best Soul Music Of Our Time, followed by an unforgettable Beach Party. Also during this month is the Jamaica Reggae Wine Festival, the first of its kind to be hosted in the Caribbean. Attracting wine lovers from all over the world, this is Jamaica’s chance to showcase their Jamaican branded music, wine and fashion.
MBJ Temperature | 25 - 28 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Montego Bay, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).
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Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure
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Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure
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Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure
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Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure
Montego Bay is a resort in the heart of Jamaica’s Riviera section. It is known to the locals as “MoBay”. Travellers are eager to dip their toes into the smooth white sands of the Jamaican coast, whether it’s for a break with friendsor a romantic getaway, a flight to Montego Bay is the first step toward a holiday in paradise.
Aside from the 10-mile shoreline and aquamarine waters, Montego Bay actually plays a pivotal role in world history. Christopher Columbus was the first European to set foot ashore Montego Bay in 1494, just two years after discovering America. Today, the resort area is Jamaica’s most popular destination. Explore the sugar cane hills or relax under a banana tree. Golf on some the greenest courses in North America or ride the river on a bamboo raft built for two. Enjoy the reggae sounds that play through the island and take in one of the various music festivals that happen year-round.
The majority of people travelling to Montego Bay, wish to take advantage of Jamaica’s year-round warm climate. Temperatures stay the same pretty much all year round. July and August are the hottest months, with temperatures on average between 23 and 32 degrees Celsius. The coldest months of January through March, differ only slightly, with temperatures generally between high 20s to 30 degrees.
Getting from the airport
Most travellers take a flight to Sangster International Airport (MBJ), which is an international airport located around 3 miles (5 km) east of Montego Bay. Many resorts and hotels organise transport from the airport. Taxis and car hire companies are also available.
Sir Donald Sangster International Airport, or Sangster International, is located close to Montego Bay, Jamaica. Handling an average of nine million passengers per year, it is the third-busiest of the country’s international airports (after Norman Manley in Kingston and the Ian Fleming Airport in Saint Mary Parish) and serves as the main international gateway for tourists visiting the north coast of Jamaica.
Flights to Sangster International Airport come from a number of destinations including Havana, Montreal, Toronto, Atlanta, Miami, New York, Rome, London, Frankfurt, Boston, Madrid, Amsterdam, Detroit, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Chicago.
Thanks to a six-year renovation plan, which was completed in 2009, the terminal building has doubled in size and now includes additional gates, expanded arrivals amenities and parking facilities as well as improved ground transport. Moreover, a greater selection of shops and dining venues were introduced, bringing it up to par with international airport standards. Staff are generally friendly and facilities are clean and neat. Save for long queues during peak hours, Sangster International is a pleasant start and end to a holiday in Jamaica.