Travelling from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Columbia and Montego Bay share the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Leave plenty of time to make your CAE to MBJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like October? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Montego Bay Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAE and MBJ:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight is 173 €. A return fare is currently 429 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CAE to MBJ, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Montego Bay Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
81% of flights leaving Columbia Metropolitan Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of CAE.
Central Columbia to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Montego Bay Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to CAE:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Consider booking a hotel near MBJ if you have a late Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Montego Bay Airport rental car and discover Montego Bay and beyond with your own wheels. Classique, Island Car Rentals and FlexWays are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Montego Bay Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Montego Bay Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Montego Bay. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
December is the most popular month for flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Montego Bay Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Montego Bay in September.
When booking your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Montego Bay Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Montego Bay, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAE to MBJ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jamaica
Montego Bay has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Jamaica waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay, a trip to Kingston will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
Spanish Town is another must-experience destination in Jamaica and is around 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. No trip is complete without a visit to First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology.