Travelling from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Kingston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Kingston one hour behind Bridgetown.
Each week, there are three Grantley Adams International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, take the 15:20 interCaribbean Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:00 with interCaribbean Airways.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BGI to KIN flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
InterCaribbean Airways offers direct flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Kingston — and maybe even more of Jamaica if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is interCaribbean Airways.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Grantley Adams International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BGI and KIN:
Piarco International Airport
Owen Roberts International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Right now, RM1,472 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Grantley Adams International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM3,145. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BGI to KIN.
The cheapest month for flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check 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 BGI to KIN.
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Handy information about Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
When it comes to Grantley Adams International Airport's on-time performance, 76.82% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Grantley Adams International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Bridgetown. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near BGI:
Arriving at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Grantley Adams International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KIN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Norman Manley International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Island Car Rentals, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kingston and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Norman Manley International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to central Kingston
From Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kingston. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Kingston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BGI to KIN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Jamaica
You've done Kingston, now it's time to explore other corners of Jamaica. Travel around 16 kilometres west to Spanish Town to tick off its must-visit sights. From Angels Plaza to Cowan's Plaza and Michael Paul Barker Estate, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Portmore is another standout destination in Jamaica and is around 8 kilometres south-west of Kingston. No journey is complete without dropping by Keimo Point, Wajo Plaza and Hiking Trail.