Flying from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Calgary Airport to Montego Bay Airport.
The timezone in Montego Bay is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Calgary.
To ensure you get on your YYC to MBJ flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
WestJet offers direct flights from Calgary Airport to Montego Bay Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Montego Bay — and maybe even more of Jamaica if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is WestJet.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier that operates YYC to MBJ flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
$260 is currently the best price for a one-way Calgary Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Return flights start from $479. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YYC to MBJ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Calgary Airport to Montego Bay Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Calgary Airport (YYC)
YYC's address is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
76% of flights that depart Calgary Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Calgary Airport from central Calgary, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YYC? If you're boarding an early flight from Calgary Airport to Montego Bay Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Reserve a hotel close to MBJ if you have a late Calgary Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Montego Bay Airport rental car and explore Montego Bay and beyond with your own set of wheels. Classique, Island Car Rentals and FlexWays are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Montego Bay Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to central Montego Bay
From Montego Bay Airport, Montego Bay is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
December is the most popular month for flights from Calgary Airport to Montego Bay Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Montego Bay in September.
The warmest month in Montego Bay is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Calgary Airport to Montego Bay Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YYC to MBJ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Jamaica
Kingston is just one of the many cities in Jamaica waiting to be explored after you've seen Montego Bay. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Jamaica, head for Spanish Town, roughly 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 the start of reasons to visit.