Airport

KIN Norman Manley International Airport

Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) serves Kingston, about 7 km south of Kingston. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKIN
ICAOMKJP
ServesKingston
From centre7 km
Non-stop19
Airlines16
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Elevation3 m

See on map ↗

The airport in numbers

Norman Manley International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Norman Manley International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.7M passengers in 2023.

Passengers / year
1.7M
as of 2023
Elevation
10 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2008–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Norman Manley International Airport to Kingston

The airport is about 7 km south of Kingston, about 20 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 minmetered
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KIN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Port Antonio45 km62 min—
Ocho Rios62 km65 min—
Montego Bay134 km140 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Norman Manley International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Kingston ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Norman Manley International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Norman Manley International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Kingston shift daily. See what your night costs now.

Reviews — Norman Manley International Airport

No reviews yet — be the first to share.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Norman Manley International Airport to the centre of Kingston?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 7 km south of Kingston, about 20 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Norman Manley International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Norman Manley International Airport to Kingston?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Norman Manley International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Norman Manley International Airport?
About 19 destinations, including Toronto, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City. 16 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Norman Manley International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Norman Manley International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Norman Manley International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
Kingston city guide← Jamaica travel guideAll airports

About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes