Travelling from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Montego Bay Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Atlanta's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Montego Bay.
Flights from MBJ to ATL start from 07:00 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 17:58 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, there are 25 weekly Montego Bay Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MBJ to ATL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Atlanta (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Montego Bay Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that operates MBJ to ATL flights, with 67.09% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Montego Bay Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MBJ and ATL:
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Handy information about Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montego Bay Airport, 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Montego Bay to Montego Bay Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MBJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Montego Bay Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
If you have a late Montego Bay Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near ATL:
Pick up a Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport rental car and explore Atlanta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
The address for ATL is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Atlanta is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
The quietest month for a flight from Montego Bay Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Atlanta based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Montego Bay Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport for July if you want to go to Atlanta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MBJ to ATL in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Atlanta. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for Charlotte, roughly 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame are among its highlights.
