November 1, 2025
The U.S. Department of State is continuing to provide updates to U.S. citizens in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
Flights from Montego Bay (Sangster International Airport)
Confirm your flight status with your airline before traveling to any airport, to prevent unnecessary congestion. Montego Bay Airport officials continue to provide updates on Facebook (@MBJAirport).
Flights from Kingston (Norman Manley International Airport)
Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport is open for commercial operations. If you are in the Montego Bay area, you may be able to find a flight out of Kingston instead. Private transportation is available to get from Montego Bay to Kingston. Exercise caution if you choose to travel by land. We strongly recommend only traveling during daytime hours.
. Do not depart for Kingston or appear at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston until your airline has sent you a flight confirmation.
There are multiple private transportation options over land from Montego Bay to Kingston and/or Ocho Rios available, including:
- Jamaica Taxi: 876-810-6056
- Knutsford Express: 876-953-9847
- Jamaica Exquisite Transfer and Tour: 954-832-2317
- Sunny Tours Jamaica: 876-454-5831
If you are unable to depart on a commercial flight and need assistance, please contact the U.S. Department of State using the contact information listed at the end of this message.
If you are staying in Jamaica:
Please ensure you are registered in the Smart Traveler Alert Program (STEP) for updates from the U.S. Embassy in Kingston and maintain contact with your resort for any needs that you have.
Actions to Take:
- Monitor the local news for updates.
- If staying at a resort, continue to follow their guidance.
- Monitor ODPEM:
- Local Emergency Numbers: Police: 119, Fire and Ambulance: 110, Hurricane update: 116, and Jamaica Red Cross: +1-876-984-7860
The U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica will resume normal ACS and visa operations on Monday, November 3. Applicants should attend their appointments as originally scheduled.
For assistance, please email KingstonACS@state.gov or call: 1-888-407-4747 from the United States or Canada or +1-202-501-4444 from other overseas locations.
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