Jamaica is a paradise island that attracts tourists with its exotic nature, endless sandy beaches and developed infrastructure. Every year hundreds of thousands of travelers from all over the world come to sunny and hospitable Jamaica, who are accepted by international airports.
Airports of Jamaica
Currently, the following airports operate in Jamaica:
- Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston ;
- Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay ;
- airfield Negril, located in the appropriate resort area;
- Airport Ian Fleming, located 10 km east of Ocho Rios ;
- Ken Jones airport in Port Antonio .
Norman Manly Airport in Kingston
In the capital of Jamaica, Kingston , is the largest at the moment the international airport called Norman Manley . Annually it takes up to 1.5 million tourists and up to 70% of cargo arriving on the island. The area of the airport is almost 10 thousand square meters. The airport operates round the clock and serves aircraft belonging to 13 international airlines. Norman Manley Airport or, as it is also called Norman Manley, is constantly based Air Jamaica and Caribbean Airlines, which specialize in the internal directions.
On the territory of this Jamaica international airport, you can visit the bar, shower, use the free internet or watch cable TV. In local stores in a wide range of clothing, souvenirs, Jamaican coffee and products are presented.
Sangster Airport in Montego Bay
Sangster is the second largest airport in the country. According to statistics, annually it receives 3.7 million passengers, of which 2 million are tourists. At the airport in Montego Bay the following establishments operate:
- Cafe Burger King;
- club "MoBay", where you can relax while waiting for the flight;
- sports cafe "Jamaica Bobsley";
- cafeteria "Dairy Queen";
- business-center "Digicel".
While staying at Sangster Airport, it is better to bring a suitcase and hand luggage to the storage room, valuables to the safe. Be prepared for the fact that locals will be very intrusive in their desire to sell you something from local products or even steal your bag.
All conditions for passengers with disabilities are created at Jamaica airports. Each terminal is equipped with special seats and ladders. On the territory of the airports it is forbidden to smoke.
How to get there?
International airports in Jamaica can be reached by the airlines of such major airlines as Lufthansa, Condor, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. There are no direct flights to Jamaica from CIS countries. You can get here only with a transfer in London or Frankfurt.
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