Jamaica's busiest gateway to the Caribbean sun.
Opened
1947
Location
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Sangster International Airport is Jamaica's largest and busiest airport, located on the northwestern coast of the island in Montego Bay. It serves as the primary entry point for tourists visiting Jamaica's resort areas and is one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean region.
The airport was named after former Jamaican Prime Minister Sir Donald Sangster and has undergone significant modernization. A major redevelopment project completed in the mid-2000s transformed it into a modern facility with expanded terminal space, duty-free shopping, and improved passenger amenities.
The airport is operated under a concession by MBJ Airports Limited, a consortium that includes Airports Authority of Jamaica. It handles millions of passengers annually, with peak traffic driven largely by leisure tourism from North America and Europe.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main terminal building divided into domestic and international sections, with multiple concourses handling international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include taxis, hotel shuttles, and private transfers connecting the airport to Montego Bay's hotel strip and other resort areas across Jamaica.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Sangster include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, and JetBlue, among others.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Sir Donald Sangster, Jamaica's second Prime Minister, who died in office in 1967.
- ›Handles the majority of Jamaica's international tourist arrivals, surpassing Kingston's Norman Manley International Airport in passenger volume.
- ›A major concession redevelopment was completed around 2004–2005, significantly modernizing the terminal.
- ›The airport sits close to the coastline near the Montego Bay resort strip in the parish of St. James.
- ›Serves as a hub for Caribbean Airlines and a focus city for several North American carriers during peak winter tourism season.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
