Norman Manley International Airport

Your gateway to Kingston

If you're planning a visit to Jamaica vibrant capital city, Norman Manley International Airport (IATA airport code: KIN) is your ideal gateway. Located minutes from the museums, markets, and business district of Downtown Kingston, NMIA is the choice of business travellers, culture lovers, and seasoned yardies. Be sure to stop for a cool coconut jelly to sip on the drive along the breezy Palisadoes road. With unobscured views of Kingston Harbour on one side and the Caribbean sea on the other, it's a picture perfect welcome to the island. Pass landmarks like Sabina Park, the National Stadium, and Bob Marley's statue on the way to your hotel in Kingston. From here, Ocho Rios is about 90 minutes away. Head up to the beautiful Blue Mountains, make your way to Port Antonio, or take the south coast highway to your vacation off-the-beaten path.

Amenities and Facilities

Car rentals, currency exchange, taxi services and tour operators are all located in the Arrivals Ground Transportation Hall to help you get to your destination, safely and efficiently. Luggage trolleys are available free of cost and our friendly porters, known as 'Red-Caps', are on hand to help get you on your way.

In the Departure lounge, you'll find fast food outlets, convenience and specialty shops to grab last minute gifts, books, and souvenirs. Don't forget to stop in at Port of Call Duty Free to scoop up popular and premium liquors and spirits. You can also place your order ahead of time for easy pick-up. The Club Kingston VIP lounge offers a business centre and showers for busy executives. Reservations are required in advance so be sure to book ahead on their website or ask your travel agent.

Free luggage carts (Arrivals Hall)

Wi-Fi (Departure Lounge and Ticketing Concourse)

Duty Free Shopping

Wheelchair Assistance

Baby-Changing facilities

Health Centre (Arrivals)

Currency Exchange and ATMs

Car Rentals

Attractions/Tour Desk (Arrivals Hall)

Club Kingston

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A Storied History

Named in honour of Jamaica's National Hero and statesman, The Rt. Honourable Norman Manley, the airport was featured in the very first James Bond film, Dr. No (1962), starring Sean Connery. Inspired by the beauty and intrigue of the island, Ian Fleming wrote all 13 Bond novels here in Jamaica.

Visit the official NMIA website at https://nmia.aero/

Frequently Asked Questions about Norman Manley International Airport

Is the airport close to hotels in Kingston?

The Norman Manley International Airport is about 20 minutes away from Downtown Kingston (including the ROK Hotel Kingston, the National Gallery, and the Jamaica Music Museum) and about 30 minutes away from the New Kingston business district. Hotels in New Kingston include the Jamaica Pegasus, S Hotel Kingston, Courtleigh Hotel and Suites, Courtyard by Marriot, and AC Hotel. The closest hotel to the Kingston international airport is the Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal.

Do you need a passport to go to Jamaica?

Entry requirements differ for travelers depending on your country of citizenship and/or residency. Visit our Entry Requirements page to learn more about what documents are needed to enter Jamaica.

Is Travel Authorization required to enter Jamaica?

All persons travelling to Jamaica are required to submit an Online Passenger Declaration (C5) Form. The form is easily completed online and is free of cost. Visit our Entry Requirements page for further details on the C5 form and how to complete it.

What should I expect at customs in Jamaica?

All passengers arriving in Jamaica should complete the Immigration and Customs Declaration Form (C5). This form may be completed online at www.enterjamaica.gov.jm. We recommend you complete the form the day before you arrive in Jamaica. There is no cost associated with the form.

Once you arrive in Jamaica, present your passport/travel documents to a Customs Officer for processing. For more information on Jamaica Customs and Duty Free entitlements, visit www.jacustoms.gov.jm.