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MBJMontego Bay·Sangster International·Montego Bay, Jamaica
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum1 hour
Quick Stats
Concourses
1
Main Terminal Building
Max Transit
12m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
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Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
75min
International → International
90min
Montego Bay skylinePhoto by quang vinh on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
MBJ is a single-level, single-terminal building, so the physical walk between arrival gates, immigration, baggage claim, customs, and departure gates rarely takes more than 10-12 minutes. There is no train or shuttle because the terminal is small, but the process of clearing immigration and customs — required of nearly all arriving international passengers regardless of final destination — adds significant time beyond the walking distance itself.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Leisure O&D airport, not a true connecting hub
Compact single terminal, short walking distances
Mandatory immigration/customs even for transit passengers
Few airlines sell tight connections here
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at MBJ?

Even with a quick walk, customs and immigration queues make 30 minutes unrealistic for most connections. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at MBJ?

Meets the domestic-domestic MCT floor but is tight for anything involving international processing. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at MBJ?

Matches MBJ's domestic-international MCT and is generally comfortable outside of peak arrival banks. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at MBJ?

Covers the international-domestic MCT and gives reasonable cushion for immigration queues. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at MBJ?

Meets the international-international MCT, allowing time for customs, baggage recheck, and security. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at MBJ?

Plenty of time to clear customs, recheck bags, and reach the departure gate without stress. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at MBJ?

Generous margin that comfortably absorbs any peak-hour congestion at immigration or security. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at MBJ?

More than enough time for the full arrival-to-departure process, even with delays. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at MBJ?

Ample time, likely leaving room to enjoy the terminal's small selection of shops and restaurants. See full 4 hr guide →

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