Flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Montego Bay is eight hours behind Nairobi and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your NBO to MBJ flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Montego Bay Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between NBO and MBJ:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
663 € is the best price for a one-way Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Return flights start from 1.260 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NBO to MBJ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from NBO to MBJ.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
Handy information about Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
62% of flights departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport from central Nairobi, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near NBO. Whether you have an early flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Montego Bay Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Book a hotel near MBJ if you're taking a late Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Montego Bay Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays and discover more of Montego Bay and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Montego Bay Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Montego Bay Airport to central Montego Bay has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Montego Bay Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Montego Bay. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in September.
Before locking in your flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Montego Bay Airport, consider 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 sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NBO to MBJ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jamaica
Kingston is just one of the many cities in Jamaica waiting to be explored once you've seen Montego Bay. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
If you want to check out another major stop 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 key reasons to visit.