Landing at Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, Jamaica.

Norman Manley International Airport (IATA: KIN, ICAO: MKJP) is Jamaica’s second-busiest airport, serving as the primary gateway to Kingston, the nation's capital. Located on the Palisadoes peninsula, the airport is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Kingston and is bordered by Kingston Harbour and the Caribbean Sea, offering travelers scenic views upon arrival and departure.
Key Features and Facilities
• Passenger Traffic: In 2023, the airport handled approximately 1.75 million passengers.
• Airlines and Destinations: NMIA is a hub for Caribbean Airlines and is served by major carriers such as American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and British Airways, offering direct flights to destinations including New York, Miami, Toronto, and London.
• Terminal Amenities:
o Free Wi-Fi in departure areas
o Duty-free shopping, restaurants, and cafes
o Currency exchange services and ATMs
o Baby-changing facilities and wheelchair assistance
o Health center located in the arrivals area
o Business-class lounges, including the Club Kingston VIP lounge.
• Ground Transportation:
o Car rental services, taxis, and tour operators are available in the Arrivals Ground Transportation Hall
o Public buses connect the airport to various parts of Kingston and beyond
o Parking is available, with rates starting at JMD 100 for the first hour.
Operations and Management
The airport is operated by NMIA Airports Limited, a subsidiary of the Airports Authority of Jamaica. In 2019, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) began operating and maintaining the airport under a 25-year concession agreement.