Travelling from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Montego Bay's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Montego Bay one hour ahead of Guatemala City.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your GUA to MBJ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guatemala City Airport to Montego Bay Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GUA and MBJ include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight is R 5,794. A return plane ticket right now is R 14,451. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from GUA to MBJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport to Montego Bay Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GUA to MBJ.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Guatemala City Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from GUA land at their destination as scheduled 88% of the time.
Central Guatemala City to Guatemala City Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near GUA? If you've booked an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Montego Bay Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
If you're coming in on a late Guatemala City Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MBJ:
Travel at your own speed with a Montego Bay Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays and see more of Montego Bay and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Montego Bay Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
Montego Bay Airport to the centre of Montego Bay has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Guatemala City Airport to Montego Bay Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Montego Bay. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
When reserving your flight from Guatemala City 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 has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GUA to MBJ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jamaica
You've seen Montego Bay, now it's time to discover other parts of Jamaica. Journey around 129 kilometres south-east to Kingston to tick off its leading attractions. From Bob Marley museum to Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another side of 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.
