Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Montego Bay's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Montego Bay six hours behind Madrid.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MAD to MBJ flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Montego Bay Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and MBJ:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
At the moment, 370 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 634 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to MBJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport to Montego Bay Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to MBJ.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Montego Bay Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Reserve a hotel near MBJ if you're catching a late Madrid Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Montego Bay Airport rental car and explore Montego Bay and beyond with your own wheels. Classique, Island Car Rentals and FlexWays are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Montego Bay Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
From Montego Bay Airport, Montego Bay is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
December is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Montego Bay Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Montego Bay in September.
Before locking in your flight from Madrid Airport to Montego Bay Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Montego Bay, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to MBJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Jamaica
You've done Montego Bay, now it's time to explore more of Jamaica. Travel about 129 kilometres south-east to Kingston to tick off its leading attractions. From Bob Marley museum to Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in Jamaica, consider Spanish Town, about 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay. First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology are highlights.