Jamaica - everything a tourist needs to know about Jamaica for a vacation, about visas, prices and interesting places. How to get to Jamaica: choosing the right route Vacation with children

Musical Jamaica sways from dawn to dusk to the rhythms of reggae. Life here is more than unhurried, and the main occupation is unity with nature. Excellent beaches and a variety of hotels, cities and resorts, "excursion" and festivals - everything about Jamaica: tours, prices, photos.

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Sunny and hospitable Jamaica welcomes everything every year more tourists From Russia. This is understandable: the island boasts beautiful exotic nature, beautiful beaches, untouched places, as well as good infrastructure - hotels and restaurants for every taste and budget. The main contingent is wealthy tourists who, as a rule, travel to Jamaica in pairs or in small groups. Families with children are chosen less often - the duration of the flight affects. A separate important plus is that Russians do not need a visa to this country for a trip of up to 30 days.

This country attracts travelers not only by nature, but also by the unique Jamaican culture. Here African, British and Caribbean notes are mixed, and it is here that the musical style of reggae arose - a synonym for harmony and tranquility.

Regions and resorts of Jamaica

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Visa and customs

Connectivity and Wi-Fi

Roaming in Jamaica is expensive, so it is recommended to purchase a local SIM card for calls and mobile internet. There are two mobile operators on the island - Digicel and LIME, both of which have wide coverage (interruptions in communication may occur only in remote mountainous areas), but Digicel is the leader in terms of communication quality. A SIM card can be purchased at any convenience store, and there is also a counter at Kingston and Montego Bay airports. Payment cards are also sold everywhere, the basic package costs about 10 USD. The account will have about half of this amount, for the purchase you will need a passport. Keep in mind that it takes up to 72 hours to activate your card, often faster, but if not, there is no way to speed up the process.

The cost of a call with Russia is about 140 JMD per minute, Mobile Internet will cost 100 JMD for 500 MB per day or 600 JMD for 2 GB per week.

For calls, we also use public telephone booths that accept telephone cards for 100, 200 and 500 JMD, you can buy them at post offices. Calling from the hotel is expensive, the rates are 3-4 times higher than usual.

Mobile Internet in Jamaica is poorly developed, the 4G network is only emerging here and is available in Kingston and others large cities... You can count on free Wi-Fi in cafes and restaurants only in the capital, in other cities it is either not, or it is paid. Free Wi-Fi in hotels is also still rare.

Money

The country's monetary unit is the Jamaican Dollar (JMD), at 1 dollar 100 cents. Current rate: 1 JMD = 0.45 RUB (1 USD = 141.49 JMD, 1 EUR = 153.25 JMD).

Along with the local currency in Jamaica, the American dollar is in circulation, but change is still given in Jamaican dollars. The most favorable exchange rate is in banks and exchange offices; you can also change money in most hotels. At the airport, the course is very unprofitable. The return exchange of JMD for USD is possible only upon leaving the country at the airport upon presentation of the receipt of the initial exchange.

If possible, take as many small bills as possible - it is more convenient with them. In Jamaica, there are coins with corners; tourists often bring them as gifts to collector friends.

Many tourist shops accept travelers' checks (it is better to purchase them in USD) and bank cards Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Exchange offices (cambio) in Jamaica are located at airports, banks, hotels and on city streets. It is best to change money at city banks, most of them have 24-hour ATMs. ATMs mostly issue Jamaican dollars, but some can also issue US dollars.

Banks in Jamaica are open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Major banks in the country: Bank of Jamaica, JMMB, Jamaica National, NCB, Scotiabank. The exchange rates are about the same everywhere.

As a rule, gratuities are already included in the price of your stay if the hotel is on an all-inclusive basis, so any cash rewards in Jamaica resorts will not be accepted. Tipping in restaurants is 10-15% of the bill - if they are not included in it. Tipping is not permitted at Sandals and SuperClubs.

Jamaica Accommodation

Jamaica has a variety of hotels, from cozy small hotels to state-of-the-art complexes and luxury villas. All-inclusive clubs prevail, many of which are designed only for a certain category of clients. For example, some hotels are "romantically oriented" and only accept couples, others will accommodate anyone without question. Some hotels have spa centers.

The island has hotels of various well-known "chains", for example, Riu, Sandals, Superclubs, Sunset, Secrets and many others. Sandals specializes in traditional and non-traditional couples, its Beaches hotels cater to families with children, and its Superclubs caters to singles and couples.

Hedonism hotels of the Superclubs chain are created especially for fans of "strawberries", hotels of the Breezes system are ideal for fans active rest and the Grand Lido hotels are simply positioned as some of the best in Jamaica.

In addition, Couples hotels are very popular - for couples, more cozy and romantic than Sandals, Sunset hotels - for family vacations (with slides or a water park). There are many "twist" hotels - boutique hotels - Caves and Country Country in Negril, Jakes on the South Coast, Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios and many more.

Vacation in villas is also popular in Jamaica - Tryall Club and Round Hill villas are especially good. The last complex is interesting in that you do not need to rent the entire villa, you can just take a room and get the same pleasure, but for less money.

Hotel accommodation is a fairly large expense item while on holiday in Jamaica. A night in a hostel costs from 15 USD per person, a standard double room in an inexpensive hotel in high season - from about 40-45 USD for two. In Montego Bay, prices are higher than the national average: "three-ruble note" - from 75 USD, 4 * - from 200 USD, 5 * - from 300 USD per night for a double room.

Voltage - 110 V, frequency 50 Hz, in some large hotels - 220 V. Used plugs of the American standard with two flat pins, so an adapter is needed.

How to avoid problems

The security situation in the country is ambiguous. On the territory of large tourist areas, travelers do not have to worry: there are well-established work of their own security services and, in addition, there are special police units. But outside the resorts, you should be especially careful when dealing with locals. It is better to leave original documents, large amounts of cash, expensive jewelry and equipment in the hotel safe.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble in Jamaica, it is better not to enter the areas where the locals live: many of them are not particularly friendly towards visitors. Taking pictures of local residents without permission is also not worth it, most often such situations end in conflict. It is better to refuse the offers of local residents "to show a real non-tourist Jamaica". Most likely, it will be a brothel, a hangout of smoky "musicians" or they will simply try to "cheat" you for money.

The island has a very high level of insolation - for the adaptation period (2-3 days), serious sunscreen and light clothing are needed. Sunblock is generally recommended to be used constantly, especially from 9:00 to 15:00.

Do not eat unwashed fruits and vegetables. Cooked meats, poultry, seafood, fruits and vegetables are generally considered safe, but many local dishes taste unusual and can upset an untrained Russian stomach. It is recommended to drink only bottled water. There is no need to do any vaccinations before visiting Jamaica, it is better to remember instead that the country has a high level of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS.

Some danger is posed by mosquitoes and other blood-sucking insects, so you should always have repellents on hand.

Useful phone numbers just in case: police - 119, ambulance - 110, fire department - 110.

Jamaica Maps

Jamaica beaches

The beaches in Jamaica are sandy, wide, the water is clean and transparent, and its temperature is the same almost all year round - + 24 ° С. There are free and paid beaches, on paid better infrastructure, sometimes there is even a cinema under open air and golf courses. But the standard set is an umbrella and sun lounger, showers, beach bars and water sports rental. Some hotels have private beach, usually guests can visit it for free. The cost of entering a paid beach is 650-2000 JMD, depending on the set of services, sometimes a couple of drinks are included in this amount.

• Beach Negril located in the western part of the island and is not only considered the most beautiful on the island, but also one of the ten best beaches the world. This coast is popular not only among swimmers and sunbathers, but also among divers: the water here is absolutely transparent, visibility is up to 25 m, and underwater world very diverse.

• Ocho Rios(a resort in the northern part of the island) is also famous for its gorgeous beaches with beautiful views. The first James Bond film was even filmed here, and the local beach was named after him - James Bond beach, where the shooting took place. The former residence of the writer Ian Fleming, author of James Bond novels, is located 20 km from it; today it houses a hotel. The beaches of Ocho Rios are preferred by Hollywood stars and other famous personalities. Another popular beach in this resort is Turtle beach, which is loved by families with children, and in windy weather - surfers, admission to it is paid.

• The beaches of Ocho Rios and Negril are considered the best on the island, but the most popular resort is Montego Bay... Here best infrastructure, most of all restaurants, entertainment centers and nightclubs. The most famous private beach Here - Doctor Cave: The resort's best restaurants and rental shops for diving and surfing equipment. Walter Fletcher Beach is loved by families with children.

• Long Bay- one of the most picturesque beach resorts, although its infrastructure is inferior to the above. It is not crowded here compared to popular resorts, you can rent inexpensive housing from local residents, and on the beach itself there is pink sand.

The nudist beaches are of particular interest. Jamaica is known for its loyalty to those who like to swim without clothes, but it is better to do it in specially designated places. The main "wild" beaches in Jamaica are located in the nudist hotels "Hedonism II" and "Hedonism III". The first is located in Negril, a 1.5 hour drive from Montego Bay, and the second is in Ocho Rios. There you can not only sunbathe in the nude, but also play volleyball, walk around the pool without clothes, watch erotic shows and participate in various frivolous contests.

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Shopping and shopping in Jamaica

Shopping is not really about Jamaica. It is unprofitable and there is practically no place to buy expensive clothes, perfumes or accessories. Bargain purchases in Jamaica, it is bright cotton beachwear from local brands Cooyah, Zion and others, excellent rum and coffee, jewelry and handicrafts.

There are very few large shopping centers in Jamaica; small shops with souvenirs are much more common. Duty-free shops are not only at the airports, but also scattered throughout the island, and the prices are quite attractive there, and according to tourist documents they give additional discounts. The main shopping centers are the resorts of Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.

It is worth bringing the famous Blue Mountain coffee from Jamaica; here it costs about JMD 1,500 per 500 gr. Largest selection and low prices- in shops at coffee factories. It is better to buy Jamaican Appleton rum in duty-free (from 3200 JMD). The island also makes excellent spices and seasonings such as Walkerswood sauces, peppers, curries, paprika, and Island Spice ginger. Cost - from 250 JMD per package.

The most popular souvenirs are handicrafts (wood sculptures, chasing, semi-precious stones), bright handmade jewelry (from 500 JMD) and rastaman hats (from 600 JMD). Crazy Legs Originals and Original Bamboo Factory, unique handmade bamboo items, will become original acquisitions.

Prices in large shopping centers fixed, but in all street shops and markets it is customary to bargain.

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Cuisine and restaurants

Jamaican culinary traditions are a mix of Caribbean, English, Spanish and African cuisine. Local chefs mainly lean on fruits, pork, poultry, seafood and vegetables, abundantly seasoning all this with a variety of seasonings. Local fruit exotic: "oranik" - a hybrid of orange and tangerine, "ugli" - a hybrid of grapefruit and tangerine, breadfruit.

The main national dish of Jamaica is considered "aki" and "saltfish" (it tastes like an omelet). Grilled chicken marinated in a special pepper sauce and cooked on the coals of the pimento tree is very popular. It is sold on every corner from homemade barbecues.

Traditional Jamaican juicy patties with a variety of vegetable, meat and fish fillings are very popular in the country. The cafe chain under the same name is a kind of Jamaican version of McDonald's. There are even queues at lunchtime, but there are not many tourists in them, mostly locals.

Dinner at a seaside restaurant for two will cost about 15,000 JMD, lunch at an inexpensive cafe - about 4000-5000 JMD for two, breakfast with coffee and toast - about 400-500 JMD per person.

Beverages

The most famous Jamaican beer is the light Red Stripe. Also popular is Real Rock Lager - a light beer brewed in a traditional way with a pronounced taste. Jamaican ginger beer is worth trying out of the ordinary.

Wines in Jamaica are mostly imported - from Chile, Argentina, Spain or America. Their prices are quite low, and the quality is very decent.

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Entertainment and attractions in Jamaica

Jamaica is considered one of the richest countries in attractions in the entire Caribbean. However, they are all located at different ends of the island, so you will have to ride for impressions.

Architecture

Not far from Montego Bay the 19th century Belvedere estate is located. It is a kind of museum of the era when the slave system reigned in Jamaica. Here you can see a dam built by the hands of slaves, sugarcane plantations where slaves worked, and the house itself is stylized as a 17th century building. You can explore the estate on your own or with a guided tour; in the second case, the price includes a traditional Jamaican lunch with live music.

In Montego Bay itself, it is worth visiting the Appleton Estate rum factory. The factory conducts excursions where you can learn the history of Jamaican rum, see the process of its creation and taste several varieties.

City architecture " Spanish town everything is designed in the spirit of the 17th century, even new houses are built here only in this style so that they fit into the city landscape. The main local attraction is the Rodney Memorial. It was built in honor of Admiral George Bridges Rodney, the commander-in-chief of the British army, who defended the city and prevented it from being captured by the French-Spanish army. On the sides of the memorial there are cannons, from which a volley is fired annually in honor of this victory. There is a legend that these guns were taken from the French in that very battle.

St. Catherine's Cathedral in Spanish Town is one of the oldest architectural monuments in Jamaica, it was built in the 17th century, and even preserved wooden carvings and clay stucco.

The Rose Hall Mansion is one of the most mysterious landmarks in Jamaica. It is located 20 minutes by car from Montego Bay and is known as the home of the legendary Ani Palmer, who is sometimes called the White Witch of Jamaica (white - solely because of her skin color). According to legend, Ani wielded voodoo magic and killed her husband in order to take possession of his estate, and then began to seduce slaves, who in the morning suffered the same fate as her husband. In 1965, the new owners of the house opened a museum here, but the legends about the ghost of a woman who walks up the stairs and sighs are still alive.

Adventure lovers will love old town Port Royal where pirates used to live. Today it is located here Maritime museum, a protective fort Charles and a unique house on stilts at an angle of 45 degrees.

V Kingston there is the Bob Marley Museum, it is located in the house where the musician has lived since 1975. The house is very bright, painted with portraits of Marley and multi-colored graffiti. The layout remained intact - as during the singer's lifetime, however, several rooms were completed: a library, a recording studio for the musician's children and a branded clothing store for his daughter.

On the walls of the museum you can see not only drawings, but also bullet holes that were left after the attempt on the reggae legend.

The rooms of the museum house Bob Marley's favorite star-shaped guitar, his stage costumes, gold records and discs, awards and magazine clippings.

4 things to do in Jamaica:

1. Ride ostriches in famous park Cash on south coast islands.
2. Admire the sunset from East Jamaica's Blue Peak, which reaches 2,220 meters in height. Then look into the coffee planter's estates where you can taste freshly brewed Blue Mountains coffee, considered one of the best in the world.
3. Rafting down the Martha Brae, Black River and Mountain Valley.
4. Hand feed a hummingbird to nature reserve Montego Bay.

Nature

Dunn's River Falls is one of the most beautiful places all over the island. They are located in the middle of a real jungle, their height is 55 m. There is a beach near the waterfalls where you can swim. The most desperate can climb to the top on foot - the stones are very slippery, so it is recommended to be as careful as possible and not go there alone.

All tourists at the waterfalls are greeted by the donkey Bunny, with which you can take pictures - this is a long-term tradition and a local landmark.

You can get to the waterfalls at tourist buses which depart from Ocho Rios every day at 10:00.

Another very beautiful place - Blue Lagoon... People come here not only for spectacular views: it is believed that the local water has a very beneficial effect on the skin.

Near the port city of Falmouth, there is a luminous lagoon - microorganisms live there, whose chitinous cover glows brightly turquoise in the dark.

The most high point islands - Blue Peak - located in the Blue Mountains (Blue Mountain). Its height is 2147 m, and from this peak the most beautiful views to the whole island. It is believed that it is best to meet the sunrise here, and in order to see the first rays of the sun, you need to start climbing after dark. For those who wish there are organized walking tours.

On the south coast, in Lakovia, there is an ostrich farm - Cashoo Ostrich Park, where you can feed and ride ostriches.

Leisure

Rafting is popular in Jamaica - a trip along the river on a bamboo raft, during which you can admire the rare beauty of plants on the banks, as well as catamaran walks and snorkeling in coral bays... The most popular places for this - the reservoirs of the Great River near Montego Bay, Black River in the vicinity of Ocho Rios and the Rio Grande near Port Antonio.

The best waves for surfing and windsurfing can be found on the northeast and southeast coasts, and there are equipment rental shops and instructors on popular beaches. For diving, the usual choice is the coral reef and the surroundings of the sunken Port Royal.

Events in Jamaica

Jamaica hosts many musical, cultural and sporting events throughout the year. The most notable and popular are the reggae festivals "Splash of the Sun" in Ocho Rios and "Summer" in Montego Bay. In March-April, a week after Easter, Kingston and other places in the country host many carnivals, no worse than Brazilian ones. And the celebration of Christmas ("Jonkanu") on the island is a special holiday. It is celebrated with a bright parade, all participants of which are dressed up in fancy dress.

One of the most famous yachting regattas, the Pineapple Cup, starts in Miami and finishes in February in Montego Bay. In April, Kingston hosts the Cable & Wireless Cricket Cup.

Other interesting events on the island:

• May-June - tennis championship,
• July - reggae festival,
• September - Miss Jamaica beauty pageant,
• November - jazz and blues festival,
• December - regatta.

Jamaica beckons travelers with the extraordinary beauty of its exotic nature and the beauty of the Caribbean Sea, however, to get here, you need to overcome a rather long distance and certain difficulties associated with transfers and flight connections. So, how to get to Jamaica, we list the most common routes.

If you are interested exclusively in direct flights from Moscow without any transfers, then such flights were offered by Transaero airline, which also offered to purchase package tour including flight, hotel accommodation, insurance and transfer to the airport. However, at the moment, direct flights by the airline have been suspended. By the way, you can see the reviews of tourists about Jamaica, who flew the very first direct flight of Transaero.

If you were unable to purchase a direct flight, or you are not satisfied with its cost, then there are many flights with a transfer at an airport in the United States (in this case, you will need a transit visa), there are also flights with a transfer in the UK and European airports. Most international flights to Jamaica arrive at Montego Bay Airport, but there are also flights to the island's capital, Kingston.

For instance, connecting flight Moscow - Montego Bay passes through Frankfurt (Germany) and is jointly operated by Lufthansa and Condor. The total flight time is approximately 16 hours (docking time is not taken into account).

Another option is via London, for example, transit flight to Kingston is served by British Airways. The main inconvenience in this case is the replacement of the airport in London up to the need for an overnight stay in the capital of Great Britain. The total flight time is also about 16 hours, excluding docking.

Virgin Atlantic also offers connecting routes Moscow-Montego Bay and Moscow-Kingston with a transfer in London (changing Heathrow Airport to Gatwick).

If you are staying on the island of Cuba, then you can get to Jamaica on the flights of the local airline AeroGaviota.

There are no direct flights to Jamaica from the CIS countries, so flights are offered with transit via Moscow or London and Frankfurt. Just remember that to fly through London you need to obtain a special transit visa at the British Consulate. From the territory of Russia, you can also fly from St. Petersburg airport (also via London).

When flying through London (with British Airways), CIS citizens must apply for a UK transit visa, for Russian citizens this requirement is not mandatory, but recommended. However, in the case of an overnight stay in London, it is advisable for Russian citizens to obtain such a visa.

Thus, when moving from one airport to another, it is necessary to have supporting documents with you: an air ticket to the final point of arrival indicating another airport of departure, as well as a tourist voucher confirming a hotel reservation in Jamaica, preferably not the cheapest, so as not to arouse suspicion.

In addition, there are direct flights to Jamaica from other European cities (for example, Brussels, Amsterdam), they are served by Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Jetairfly.

As for the USA and Canada, there are also a lot of regular and charter flights to Jamaica, they arrive mainly in Montego Bay (Sangster airport). If you are flying to Jamaica from the United States, then the New York airport is best suited (several flights a day), here you also need a transit visa, its registration is more complicated than transit through the UK.

Stunning nature and relaxing atmosphere. Only here you can enjoy the sounds of reggae, rastaman culture and unity with nature.

general information

The history of Jamaica began many millennia ago. At that time, Indians of the Taino tribe, who were the closest relatives of the Arawak Indians, lived on its territory. Until the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1494, the primitive communal system flourished here.

Geographical position

If you have already studied the photos of Jamaica, then you know that it is warm and sunny country, which has excellent conditions for. If you still do not know where Jamaica is, then we advise you to carefully study the map.

Jamaica is an island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica can be easily spotted on the world map, where it is located between Cuba and Haiti.

Climate

Jamaica has always warm weather. The average annual air temperature is 24-27 degrees. However, tourists try to go here from November to May, since the rainy season lasts from May to October. From time to time, hurricanes come to the island and cause damage agriculture and the population.

Political system

Until August 6, 1962, the country was part of the British Commonwealth in the West Indies. Now Jamaica is an independent state, or rather, a kingdom in which power belongs to a constitutional monarchy. Despite political independence, the head of Jamaica is the British monarch, that is, Queen Elizabeth II.

The flag of Jamaica (photo below) has a yellow (or gold) oblique cross. It divides the flag into two black sectors, symbolizing the strength and creativity of the local people, and two green sectors, which represent agricultural diversity and hope for the future. Yellow, green and black are the national colors of Jamaica.

The coat of arms of Jamaica depicts the cross of St. George, decorated with pineapples, as well as figures of the indigenous population of the Arawak Indians.

Jamaica's motto: "Out of many people, one nation."

Jamaica cities

The capital of Jamaica is a city with a population of 580 thousand people. Official language Jamaica - Standard English. While relaxing here, you will hear that the population of Jamaica speaks mainly Creole, which is a mixture of English and Native American.

If you want to enjoy the exotic landscapes of Jamaica, then feel free to go to its capital - the city of Kingston. If you are more interested in night life Jamaica, then visit. Here you can recharge with solar energy and positive reggae style. If the purpose of visiting Jamaica is to relax on the shores of the Caribbean Sea in the shade of branchy palm trees, then be sure to visit the resort area.

Jamaica Island Resorts

Ideal for family travel. The main ones are:

In each of these cities, ideal conditions have been created for a good rest. Jamaica attracts tourists with its endless sandy beaches. Some of them were chosen by wealthy tourists from Europe and America, others are hippies and rastamans, and still others are ordinary locals. There is no sharp gradation here, but you still need to be more careful when choosing a place to stay.

Jamaica landmarks

The main attractions of Jamaica are:

• the Rio Grande river;
• bay and beach.

All the attractions are located in different cities in Jamaica, so to explore them, you will have to travel around the island.

Residence

Jamaica is a country with a highly developed infrastructure. Here you can find for every taste and wallet. The most popular among tourists are resort clubs that operate on an "all inclusive" system. There are hotels here that are focused only on traditional couples (Couples), non-traditional couples (Hedonism), companies with children (Sunset), fans of outdoor activities (Superclubs) and other categories of vacationers.

Some tourists come to Jamaica to stay in luxury villas (such as Tryall Club or Round Hill). However, it is not at all necessary to rent the entire villa. Some complexes rent out individual rooms for a much lower cost.

You should be aware that US plugs are used in Jamaica, so be sure to bring an adapter with you. The voltage in the network is 110 V (in some hotels 220 V), and the frequency is 50 Hz.

Jamaican cuisine

To form big influence provided English, Spanish, African and caribbean cuisine... The local restaurant menus offer a wide range of pork and poultry dishes, seafood, fruits and vegetables. Only here you can taste breadfruit and exotic oranik fruit, which is a hybrid of tangerine and orange.

Jamaica's restaurants specialize in the aforementioned cuisines. In almost all of them you can taste the following dishes:

• saltfish, which might remind you of a traditional omelet;
• grilled chicken marinated with pepper sauce and cooked on special charcoals;
• juicy patties - juicy patties stuffed with vegetables, meat or fish.

The most popular drinks in Jamaica are rum, ginger beer, Red Stripe and Real Rock Lager.

Safety

In the major tourist areas of Jamaica, you do not have to worry about your safety. Each spa center has its own security service. In addition, special police units work here. Outside the tourist areas, be more careful, especially when dealing with Jamaicans.

Before going to the island of Jamaica, you should stock up on sunscreen and repellents, as there is a high risk here sunburn and attacks by mosquitoes. It is not recommended to consume unwashed fruits and vegetables. Also, be careful about tasting local dishes. An abundance of spices and exotic foods can lead to stomach problems.

No vaccinations are required before flying to Jamaica. But remember that in this country the situation with sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS is not good.

customs control

Those who are wondering can breathe a sigh of relief. If you plan to spend less than 30 days here, you won't have to deal with paperwork. To enter the country, you only need a passport.

Please be aware that the following goods are prohibited from entering Jamaica at this time:

• narcotic, poisonous and explosive substances;
• firearms;
• fresh flowers and plants;
• honey, rum, not canned vegetables and meat, fruits and coffee;
• animals.

You cannot take out local currency, exotic animals and birds, antiques, furs and leather from the island of Jamaica. You can import currency, cigarettes (up to 200 pieces), cigars (up to 50 pieces), tobacco (up to 250 g), strong alcoholic drinks (up to 1.3 liters), wine (up to 1.3 liters), perfume ( up to 150 ml) and toilet inlet (up to 340 ml).

You can get around the island by buses, minibuses and regular taxis. It is recommended to use the services of large transport companies, as their transport is in the best technical condition. With local taxi drivers, you can arrange travel both within cities and between them. There are no counters in the taxi, so all transportation is carried out at a fixed cost. Big ones like Sandals & Beaches, SuperClubs or Couples provide free transfer to or from the airport.

Interesting facts about Jamaica

If you are planning to go on a trip to Jamaica, then you will be interested in the following about this state:

• during the New Year in Jamaica, colorful and festivals are held;
• Jamaica is home to renowned music artist Bob Marley and Olympic champion Usain Bolt;
• Blue Mountain coffee, which is grown in Jamaica, is a masterpiece of classic coffee;
• about 80% of the coffee grown in Jamaica is exported to Japan;
• on the coins of Jamaica, you can see images of such famous personalities as Paul Bogle, Marcus Garvey, Samuel Sharp and many others;
• the most famous national park in Jamaica is Blue Mountain, which was founded in 1992;
• the direction of reggae music was formed precisely in Jamaica in the 1960s;
• Jamaica ranks fourth in terms of the number of victories at the World Beauty Contests.

How to get there?

The distance from the mainland of North America, in particular, the city of Miami to Jamaica is 905 km. The easiest way to get there. You should take into account that there are no direct flights from Moscow and other CIS countries. You can fly to the Republic of Jamaica with Lufthansa, Condor, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic with transfers in Frankfurt or London.

The distance from Moscow to this island state is 9800 km. Therefore, if you are worried about how long to fly to Jamaica, then get ready for the fact that you will spend at least 14 hours on the flight. But the rest here is undoubtedly worth it.

Tired of popular tourist destinations, fly to Jamaica, and before that, find out: how long to fly to Jamaica from Moscow. The sunny island welcomes all newly arrived travelers, the number of which is growing every year. And this is not surprising. Exotic nature, beautiful beaches, the variety of entertainment and accessibility attracts many tourists. You do not need a visa to visit Jamaica, which is a definite plus.

There are several options for a flight Moscow - Jamaica, below we will tell you in detail.

Cheapest flights from Moscow to Kingstone this month

Is there a direct flight Moscow - Jamaica?

Unfortunately, direct flights from Moscow to Caribbean island not executed.

The distance separating Moscow and Jamaica is 9800 kilometers. A large number of airlines operate connecting flights and offer different routes.

There are two air hubs on the island that accept international flights:

• Air Terminal in Kingston Norman Manley;
• Donald Sangster's airport resort town Montego Bay.

Departures and arrivals along this route are made to the following Moscow airports: Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo. Flight time is directly related to the choice of air carrier and the number of connections.

Airfare on the Moscow - Jamaica route is considered high in July, December and March. The rest of the months are less in demand, so tariffs can be purchased with a good discount.

Cheapest flights from Moscow to Montego Bay this month

Route Moscow - Jamaica with connections

A large number of air carriers operate flights on the Moscow - Jamaica route with transfers. The flight time to the final destination depends on the number of connections.

Passengers flying from Moscow to the Caribbean resort can choose flights with stops in the following cities:

• Budapest;
• Berlin;
• Brussels;
• New York;
• Munich;
• Koln;
• Riga;
• Miami;
• Kaliningrad;
• Paris;
• Stockholm;
• Bergamo;
• Barcelona and other cities.

There are many travel options.

The cheapest and fastest flights are operated by Aeroflot and Jetblue Airways with the only connection in New York.

The total flight time is 17 hours 4 minutes. The cost of a one-way flight is 28,310 rubles, excluding baggage.

Also in this direction there are flights with three stops. Three airlines offer flights from Moscow to Kingston. The flight is as follows: Moscow - Riga (UTair), Riga - Stockholm (Norwegian), Stockholm - Miami (Norwegian), Miami - Kingston (Jetblue Airways). Travel time will take 1 day 21 hours 44 minutes.

Kingston International Terminal is called Norman Manley. Located near the city. Tourists can reach the center within half an hour. The airline has one terminal and accepts air liners from 18 air carriers.

Cheapest flights from Moscow to Kingstone

The air harbor, located in the resort town of Montego Bay, is the main air hub of the island state. The annual passenger traffic is 3.7 million passengers. The main flow of arrivals is tourists.

You can also fly with Aeroflot, which operates a code-share flight with Jetblue Airways. The docking will take place in New York and will last 12 hours and 22 minutes. In total, passengers have to fly 1 day 2 hours 23 minutes. A one-way ticket will cost travelers RUB 30,047. Baggage is paid separately, if there is such a need.

Tourists looking to purchase a fare with free baggage can choose to fly with British Airways and Air Canada. Stops will be made in London and Toronto. Only one day and 5 minutes fly. A suitcase or travel bag checked into the hold must not exceed 23 kilograms.

Cheapest flights from Moscow to Montego Bay

Jamaica is island nation and is located in the Caribbean near Cuba and Haiti. Previously, the island belonged to Great Britain, but in 1962 Jamaica became an independent state. The time difference with Moscow is minus 8 hours. Visa-free regime for Russian citizens applies to a period of stay of no more than 30 days.

For the most part, the island is associated with reggae music, created by the world famous born here Bob Marley. In the capital of Jamaica, Kingston, is the home-museum of the famous musician. The main attraction of the resort is the Dans River Falls, located in the small town of Ocho Rios. All travelers are recommended to try real rafting, which is rafting down the river on a raft made of bamboo. If you are planning to fly from Moscow to Jamaica, read more about all the sights.

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According to our statistics, the average cost of a ticket to Moscow Jamaica is 30278 rbl.

Dependence of the ticket price on the day of the week and time of day

Usually the most expensive tickets the plane is sold 2 weeks before departure. Also, the price may change depending on the day of the week and the time of day on which the flight is operated. Tickets for Friday evening and Sunday nights are more expensive than tickets for the early morning mid-week. If you fly on weekends, the cost of tickets for the Moscow - Jamaica plane can reach RUB 31987.