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KIN · Kingston, Jamaica

Norman Manley International Airport

Norman Manley International sits on the Palisadoes spit south of Kingston, with the harbor on one side and open sea on the other. It is the airport for the capital and the eastern half of Jamaica, and the one most diaspora travelers from New York and Miami use.

Verified September 2, 2026

Key facts

Distance to city
19 km to New Kingston, 25 to 40 minutes
Airlines from the US
American, JetBlue, Caribbean Airlines, Delta, Spirit
Departure tax
Included in the ticket
Time zone
America/Jamaica

Terminal and check-in

One terminal, recently renovated, with a compact departures hall. Check in three hours ahead on Sunday evenings; security has a single main checkpoint.

Arrival process

Complete the online C5 customs and immigration form before arrival. Immigration lines for non-residents are moderate; the arrivals hall has ATMs and SIM counters.

Getting to and from the airport

JUTA licensed taxis at the exit charge fixed rates to New Kingston (about $30 to $35). The Route 98 bus runs to downtown. Rideshare is limited; book a driver ahead for late arrivals.

Tips

Christmas and summer flights are full of checked barrels; Caribbean Airlines and American include one bag on most fares, JetBlue's Blue Basic does not.

Flights from Kingston

Flights to Kingston

Total price includes taxes and the Jetvala service fee; baggage fees may apply.