Guide · updated August 2026

Montego Bay airport transfers

Most adults-only resorts are 5 to 35 minutes from the airport. Here is how to get there without stress.

Transfer times from MBJ

  • Sandals Montego Bay: 5 minutes (it's next to the runway)
  • Sandals Royal Caribbean, Riu Palace, Riu Reggae (Mahoe Bay): 10–12 minutes
  • Secrets Wild Orchid, Secrets St. James, Breathless (Freeport): 15 minutes
  • Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters (Coral Spring): 30–35 minutes

Your options

Resort transfers

Sandals includes round-trip airport transfers in every booking. Secrets, Breathless, Riu and Royalton usually don't, but all sell shared or private transfers you can add before arrival.

Pre-booked private transfer

Best value for couples and groups, typically a fixed price per vehicle. Drivers meet you in arrivals with a name board. Book before you fly.

Airport taxi

Licensed JUTA taxis wait outside arrivals. Agree the fare before getting in; it's roughly in line with a pre-booked transfer for nearby resorts but more for Coral Spring.

What to avoid

Unlicensed drivers who approach you inside the terminal, and renting a car for a single-resort all-inclusive stay (you won't use it).

Arrival tips

Fill in the Jamaica immigration form online before you fly. Club Mobay, the airport's fast-track lounge service, is worth it on busy Saturday arrivals. Have your resort name and booking reference ready for the driver.

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Resorts mentioned

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Sandals Montego Bay, Kent Avenue, Montego Bay Couples only

Sandals Montego Bay

★ 4.6·Kent Avenue, Montego Bay·5 min from MBJ

Best for: Longest beach, minutes from the airport

  • Largest private white-sand beach of any Sandals in Jamaica
  • Over-the-water bar and oceanfront swim-up suites
  • Free transfers and exchange privileges with Sandals Royal Caribbean
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Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, Coral Spring, east of Montego Bay Adults only

Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters

★ 4.6·Coral Spring, east of Montego Bay·35 min from MBJ

Best for: Quiet luxury, Marriott Bonvoy points

  • Autograph Collection property, earns Marriott Bonvoy points
  • Secluded adults-only enclave with its own pools and restaurants
  • Access to the full Royalton Blue Waters resort next door
$$$$ LuxuryRates
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