Kingston International Airport (KIN)
Location: The airport is located 11 miles (18km) south east of
Kingston.
Time: GMT -5
Contacts:
Transfer Terminals: There is only one terminal building.
Transfer City: Train: The train service in Jamaica, discontinued in 1992,
opened a few lines in April 2011 with planes for an cross-country
system once again. There is a station in Kingston, although the
service currently doesn't run there. Taxi: You can get a taxi from the airport to town for about JMD
2500, or less if you're prepared to haggle. Bus: There's a good, extensive government-run public bus network
across Kingston, with three major stations in town - the Downtown
Transport Cente
Car Rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis,
Budget, Hertz and Island Car Rentals. Their desks are in the Ground
Transportation Hall.
Airport Taxis: You can get a taxi from the airport to town for about JMD 2500,
or less if you're prepared to haggle.
Airport Facilities: Money and communications: ATMs and currency exchange in the
departures area. Luggage: There are free baggage carts in the baggage claim hall,
and a lost and found office in the arrivals area. Conference and business: Air Jamaica, British Airways and
American Airlines have business class lounges in the departures
area. Other facilities: Baby changing facilities, wheelchair
assistance, health centre (in arrivals area). Wi-fi: There is wi-fi access in the departure l
Car Parking: Parking at Norman Manley International costs JMD 100 for the
first hour, JMD 200 for 2 hours and JMD 300 for 3 hours or more, or
JMD 300 a day.
Departure Tax: There is a departure tax of JMD 2000, which is
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