Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Montego Bay Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Montego Bay is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London.
Flights from LHR to MBJ start at 08:00 — the earliest with Virgin Atlantic. The last departure is at 15:45 with Virgin Atlantic. Overall, there are four weekly London Heathrow Airport to Montego Bay Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LHR to MBJ flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Virgin Atlantic has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Montego Bay Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Montego Bay — and maybe even more of Jamaica if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Virgin Atlantic on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for LHR to MBJ flights is Virgin Atlantic.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Montego Bay Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LHR and MBJ include:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Nassau International Airport
Providenciales International Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Montego Bay Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Montego Bay Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MBJ:
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 top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Montego Bay Airport about three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
December is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Montego Bay Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Montego Bay in September.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Montego Bay Airport for August if you want to explore Montego Bay during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to MBJ in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Jamaica
Kingston is just one of the many places in Jamaica waiting to be discovered once you've seen Montego Bay. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Bob Marley museum, Bob Marley Statue and Blue Mountains.
Around 113 kilometres south-east of Montego Bay, Spanish Town is another favourite stop in Jamaica. No visit is complete without checking out First Iron Bridge In The Caribbean, St. Jago De La Vega Cathedral and People's Museum of Craft & Technology.



