Arriving at Montego Bay Sangster International Airport is an enjoyable experience.
When you first arrive, you’ll follow the vast hallways through to Customs – you’ll be given your customs form during your flight and for a speedy passage, be sure to have it completed in full.

{ Montego Bay Sangster International Airport | March 2011 }
Once you obtain your luggage from the carousel, according to your customs form, you’ll go to the red line or green line.
Now, a tip for you – I had marked off I was carrying pharmaceuticals (because I carry OTC medications while I travel) which should have meant I go to the red line. But a Jamaican official told me to write in the declaration box that medications were for personal use, and it allowed me to go through the green line. Hopefully that speeds up your customs experience.
The customs officer will give you a departure certificate (be sure to keep in a safe place while you travel) as this certificate is mandatory for your departure from the island.

{ Sandals & Beaches VIP Airport Lounge | Montego Bay Airport | March 2011 }
You’ll then be in the main arrival lobby at Montego Bay – if you are a guest of Breezes, Hedonism, Superfun, Sandals, Beaches, Couples, or Sunset Grand – you’ll have a VIP lounge where you’ll be greeted, receive refreshments and obtain your hotel transfer instructions from.
Otherwise, you’ll exit out the main entrance (between Breezes and Couples VIP lounges) where an abundance of taxis and buses await (and a Margaritaville Mini is there if you need a Red Stipe Beer or some munchies after your long flight).
Here’s another handy Jamaica travel tip – have sturdy luggage!! The main vans/buses load luggage through the side windows. My cheap luggage (because my other set got destroyed on my last trip) had it’s frame badly bent getting loaded like this through my week stay.
When it’s time to depart – you’ll find a Wendy’s, lots of shopping, quite a few restaurants and a Tortuga if you need to stock up on Rum Cakes for gifts on your way home. Lots of options for buying snacks and munchies for your flight home.
Anyhow, arriving at the Sangster Airport is easy and the next hardest decision for you to make is to hit either the beach or the pool!! Enjoy your Jamaican holiday!

