Media Resources

  • Sangster International Airport (SIA) is the largest of two international airports in Jamaica, and is ideally located in the heart of the primary tourism destination region.
  • Approximately 95% of Total Passengers at SIA are passengers travelling internationally.
  • Of the approximately 1.7 million annual visitors to Jamaica,  72% use SIA as their primary airport.
  • Peak arriving and departing capacity is 4,200 passengers per hour.

News Releases

News releases are available in this section to members of the media.  For further information please contact:

Marketing Department
MBJ Airports Limited
Sangster International Airport
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Phone:  (876) 952-3124

MBJ Airports Limited Introduces "Park Smart" New parking arrangements take effect June 1, 2025 – May 15, 2025

MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operators of the Sangster International Airport (SIA), is implementing new parking arrangements designed to improve traffic flow, enhance accessibility, and provide a more efficient experience for all airport users. The new “Park Smart” initiative takes effect on June 1, 2025, and introduces clearly defined short-term and long-term parking options to better accommodate the needs of various airport users.

MBJ AIRPORTS LTD. ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL ROUTES TO CANADA THIS WINTER – May 8, 2025

MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), has announced the addition of two new routes to connect with Canada during the upcoming Winter 2025 – 2026 season: Ottawa and Halifax. Both routes will be operated by Air Canada, the flag and largest carrier of Canada, strengthening Jamaica’s connectivity with North America.

Digital Innovation to Define Next Chapter for Sangster International Airport as MBJ Celebrates 22 Years. – May 7, 2025

MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), is charting the course to a fully digital traveller experience as the company celebrates its 22nd anniversary of operating Sangster International Airport (SIA), Jamaica's premier tourism gateway.

SANGSTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT FRAUDULENT LOST AND FOUND PAGE – Mar 11, 2025

Sangster International Airport (SIA) authorities have been alerted to fraudulent Facebook pages falsely claiming to be the official "Lost and Found" service for the airport. These pages are NOT affiliated with the SIA or MBJ Airports Limited in any way.

Avelo Airlines Takes Flight in Montego Bay with Nonstop Service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina – Feb 12, 2025

Avelo Airlines commences Nonstop Service between Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and the Research Triangle’s Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina