Jamaica is ready to bolster its standing as one of many world’s most accessible island locations with expanded air service and elevated seat capability over the following six months.
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From September 2025 by February 2026, Jamaica’s three main airports—Montego Bay’s Sangster Worldwide (MBJ), Kingston’s Norman Manley (KIN), and Ocho Rios’ Ian Fleming Worldwide (IFIA)—are projected to see a 4.4% enhance in seat capability in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months.
Montego Bay will lead the expansion, with a 5.6% rise in scheduled seats and an 8.5% enhance in departures. Kingston expects a 1.3% enhance in capability and a 3.1% rise in departures, whereas Ocho Rios is projected to see a dramatic 37% soar in general capability.
“This expanded airlift displays Jamaica’s continued progress as a number one international tourism vacation spot,” mentioned Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett. “Our airline companions throughout North America, Europe, and the Caribbean acknowledge the demand for our island’s world-class choices and have responded with extra seats, extra gateways, and extra comfort for vacationers. This places us firmly on monitor to fulfill our 5x5x5 progress targets.”
North American vacationers will profit from further U.S. flights to MBJ, together with Baltimore/Washington and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, alongside new Canadian service from Edmonton through WestJet. In Europe, World2Fly Portugal will launch the island’s first direct Lisbon–Montego Bay route. Regional connectivity may even enhance, with LIAT working roughly three weekly flights between Kingston and Montego Bay.
Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, Donovan White, highlighted the influence of the added capability, saying, “These further seats guarantee Jamaica stays effectively linked to each our prime supply markets and rising gateways, whereas giving guests extra journey choices than ever earlier than.”
The growth follows a profitable 2024, which noticed 4.3 million guests generate $4.3 billion in earnings. The U.S. continues to be Jamaica’s prime supply market, accounting for about 75% of stopover arrivals, whereas Canadian and European arrivals have additionally proven robust year-over-year progress.
