Jamaica is easy to get to, enjoying one of the best air feeds in the Caribbean from both North America (usually Miami or New York) and Europe.
July 31, 2006 (Press Release) --
Getting there and away
Overview : Jamaica is easy to get to, enjoying one of the best air feeds in the Caribbean from both North America (usually Miami or New York) and Europe. Australasian visitors will have to travel via North America. The majority of international visitors land at the Montego Bay strip, but there is another international airport at Kingston. Jamaica is an easy yachters' hop from neighbouring islands and the eastern seaboard of North America, as well as being a regular port of call for cruise ships. There is a 30.00 departure tax for air travellers.
Bus : Buses, coasters, and route taxis run between Kingston and every point on the island. They arrive and depart from the terminal at Beckford and Pechon Sts. The terminal adjoins Trench Town, and travellers should exercise caution when passing through.
Air : Norman Manley International Airport (tel: 876-924-8546; www.manley-airport.com.jm), 18km (11mi) southeast from downtown, handles international flights. Domestic flights depart and land at Tinson Pen Aerodrome (tel: 876-924-8452) in west Kingston. Air Jamaica (tel: 888-359-2475 islandwide; 4 St Lucia Ave, Kingston 5) has its headquarters uptown. Air Jamaica Express offers daily service to/from Montego Bay and Ocho Rios from both Norman Manley International Airport and Tinson Pen. TimAir (tel: 876-952-2516, 979-1114; www.timair.net) has an air taxi service connecting Kingston with Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, and Mandeville.
Getting around
Overview : Intra-island flights can be a quick way to travel between Montego Bay, Kingston, Negril, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio. Helicopters can also be chartered for scenic rides or for personalised tours, but this will dig a deep hole in your rum money. Jamaica's bus 'system', while comprehensive, is the epitome of chaos: timetables don't really exist and buses are often literally overflowing. Buses and minibuses do service virtually every village in the country though, so if you're getting out and about, you're sure to use them. The upside is that they're inexpensive and a great way to meet the locals. Numerous local and international operators rent cars and motorcycles. Road conditions vary from excellent to awful, and driver temperament varies from merely impatient to flagrantly suicidal. Expect to be honked at, sworn at and swerved around...stay calm and stay cautious, and if you do 'mash up', don't be drawn into an argument with an emotional Jamaican driver. Very few Jamaicans have bicycles, but you can rent bikes in most towns. If bringing your own bicycle from home, carry as many spare parts as you can.
Bus : The major downtown terminus for service within the city is the North and South Parade and at Half Way Tree junction. Kingston's bus system (JUTC; tel: 876-749-3196), operates a fleet of Mercedes-Benz and Volvo buses, including buses for the disabled.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
Overview : Jamaica is easy to get to, enjoying one of the best air feeds in the Caribbean from both North America (usually Miami or New York) and Europe. Australasian visitors will have to travel via North America. The majority of international visitors land at the Montego Bay strip, but there is another international airport at Kingston. Jamaica is an easy yachters' hop from neighbouring islands and the eastern seaboard of North America, as well as being a regular port of call for cruise ships. There is a 30.00 departure tax for air travellers.
Bus : Buses, coasters, and route taxis run between Kingston and every point on the island. They arrive and depart from the terminal at Beckford and Pechon Sts. The terminal adjoins Trench Town, and travellers should exercise caution when passing through.
Air : Norman Manley International Airport (tel: 876-924-8546; www.manley-airport.com.jm), 18km (11mi) southeast from downtown, handles international flights. Domestic flights depart and land at Tinson Pen Aerodrome (tel: 876-924-8452) in west Kingston. Air Jamaica (tel: 888-359-2475 islandwide; 4 St Lucia Ave, Kingston 5) has its headquarters uptown. Air Jamaica Express offers daily service to/from Montego Bay and Ocho Rios from both Norman Manley International Airport and Tinson Pen. TimAir (tel: 876-952-2516, 979-1114; www.timair.net) has an air taxi service connecting Kingston with Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, and Mandeville.
Getting around
Overview : Intra-island flights can be a quick way to travel between Montego Bay, Kingston, Negril, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio. Helicopters can also be chartered for scenic rides or for personalised tours, but this will dig a deep hole in your rum money. Jamaica's bus 'system', while comprehensive, is the epitome of chaos: timetables don't really exist and buses are often literally overflowing. Buses and minibuses do service virtually every village in the country though, so if you're getting out and about, you're sure to use them. The upside is that they're inexpensive and a great way to meet the locals. Numerous local and international operators rent cars and motorcycles. Road conditions vary from excellent to awful, and driver temperament varies from merely impatient to flagrantly suicidal. Expect to be honked at, sworn at and swerved around...stay calm and stay cautious, and if you do 'mash up', don't be drawn into an argument with an emotional Jamaican driver. Very few Jamaicans have bicycles, but you can rent bikes in most towns. If bringing your own bicycle from home, carry as many spare parts as you can.
Bus : The major downtown terminus for service within the city is the North and South Parade and at Half Way Tree junction. Kingston's bus system (JUTC; tel: 876-749-3196), operates a fleet of Mercedes-Benz and Volvo buses, including buses for the disabled.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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