Ocho Rios (Spanish for Eight Rivers) is located in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast of Jamaica, around 110km (68mi) east of Montego Bay and 73km (45mi) west of Port Antonio.
The nearest airport is Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, around 97km (60mi) east of Ocho Rios.
The most convenient and quickest route to Ocho Rios is by air to Sir Donald Sangster International Airport (MBJ), followed by a bus or car ride, typically taking around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Ocho Rios is a popular port-of-call for cruise ships.
The following are the most convenient and quickest flight routes to Ocho Rios via Montego Bay Airport (MBJ), Jamaica.
From United States: American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Jet Blue offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Atlanta to Montego Bay is 2 hrs 50 min, direct flight
Boston to Montego Bay is 4 hrs 19 min, direct flight
Charlotte to Montego Bay is 3 hrs 30 min, direct flight
Chicago to Montego Bay is 4 hrs, direct flight
Dallas-Fort Worth to Montego Bay is 3 hrs 50 min, direct flight
Fort Lauderdale to Montego Bay is 1 hr 45 min, direct flight
Houston to Montego Bay is 3 hrs 20 min, direct flight
New York to Montego Bay is 3 hrs 55 min, direct flight
Miami to Montego Bay is 1 hrs 45 min, direct flight
San Francisco to Montego Bay is 8 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Montego Bay is 7 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Seattle to Montego Bay is 9 hrs 6 min, connecting flightˆ
From Canada: Air Canada, Air Transat, Sunwing, American Airlines, West Jet and Delta Air Lines offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Ocho Rios via Montego Bay Airport (MBJ).
Toronto to Montego Bay is 4 hrs, direct flight
Montreal to Montego Bay is 4 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Vancouver to Montego Bay is 8 hrs 44 min, connecting flightˆ
From Australia: Qantas, American Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia and Delta Air Lines offer the most convenient three stop scheduled flights to Ocho Rios via Montego Bay Airport (MBJ).
Adelaide to Montego Bay is 23 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Montego Bay is 22 hrs 36 min, connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Montego Bay is 21 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Montego Bay is 23 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
From New Zealand: Air New Zealand and United Airlines offer the most convenient scheduled flights.
Auckland to Montego Bay is 22 hrs 21 min, connecting flightˆ
From Singapore: Singapore Airlines and United Airlines offer regular flights to Ocho Rios via Montego Bay Airport (MBJ).
Singapore to Montego Bay is 24 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
From United Kingdom: Virgin Atlantic and Thomson Airways offer the most convenient daily scheduled flights to Ocho Rios via Montego Bay Airport (MBJ), Jamaica.
London to Montego Bay is 9 hrs 45 min, direct flight
Manchester to Montego Bay is 10 hrs 10 min, direct flight
From Ireland: Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Ocho Rios via Montego Bay Airport (MBJ), Jamaica.
Dublin to Kingston is 12 hrs 23 min, connecting flightˆ
From France: Air France, American Airlines, Delta, Tomas Cook, Air Transit and Air Canada offer the most convenient scheduled flights.
Paris to Montego Bay is 13 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
From Germany: Virgin Atlantic, easyJet, Condor Flugdienst and Lufthansa offer the most convenient flights to Ocho Rios via Montego Bay Airport (MBJ), Jamaica.
Frankfurt to Montego Bay is 11 hrs, direct flight
Munich to Montego Bay is 11 hrs 50 min, direct flight
Berlin to Montego Bay is 12 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Dusseldorf to Montego Bay is 12 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
Hamburg to Montego Bay is 13 hrs, connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes transfer time.)
Donald Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is located on the northwest coast of Jamaica about 4km (2.4mi) north of Montego Bay, and about 97km (60mi) northeast of Ocho Rios.
Taxis meet all arriving flights and hotels can arrange transport by prior arrangement. Hire cars are available.
Visitors must have a passport valid for at least six months after entry. All visitors must hold return/onward tickets and proof of sufficient funds. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
Hiring a car offers the best way of exploring Jamaica. Scooters and motorbikes can also be rented, usually with the help of your hotel front desk. The island is around 235km long and 82km across at its widest point.
Air Jamaica Express offers scheduled flights daily between all the resort areas as well as the capital, Kingston. When taking a taxi, it's best to arrange the fare before setting off.
Latest update: Where to Honeymoon in Ocho Rios: 7 May, 2022
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