Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Montego Bay is five hours behind London and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your LGW to MBJ flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Sangster International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and MBJ:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
$610 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Sangster International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,054. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to MBJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sangster International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sangster International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Sangster International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MBJ instead:
Explore without limits with a Sangster International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Classique, Island Car Rentals or FlexWays and venture far and wide through Montego Bay and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Sangster International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
From Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sangster International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Montego Bay. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Montego Bay is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sangster International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to MBJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Jamaica
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