Upon arriving at Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport, visitors to the island are often surprised to find that it's a modern, up-to-date airport.  And, why not?  Montego Bay (nicknamed "MoBay" by locals and visitors alike) is a city of approximately 135,000 people, but it has more than 1,750,000 arriving visitors each year -- and the majority of those fly into this bustling airport. It's Jamaica's primary airport for arriving tourists from all over the world.

The airport is served by about ten major international airlines and has regular connections to most of the larger cities in the United States, some cities in Canada and Mexico, many of the European countries and the other Caribbean islands. It also has one scheduled inter-island scheduled airline and a number of smaller air charter airlines.

MoBay Airport's Terminal Building

As soon your the plane lands and stops at the terminal gate, you can expect to be assailed by the tropical heat and humidity as you exit through the door. Recently, MoBay has added a brand new concourse which has jetways at every gate.  Once you are exit the jetway at the main arrivals level, walk along the hall to the Arrivals Hall, following other arriving passengers.

Clearing Jamaican Immigration

Upon entering the Arrivals Hall, get in the queue, but don't be impatient -- the immigration clearance takes only a few minutes.  You should have already received a Jamaican immigration card (and a Jamaican customs declaration form) on the plane and filled it out.  When it is your turn to clear immigration, simply move up to the immigration officer's booth and present the card along with your passport or other required travel documentation.

(If you don't already have a passport, you'll need to have a copy of your original birth certificate -- with the raised seal -- and one document that contains a picture ID -- a drivers license will be sufficient. If you are in doubt, check with your local professional travel agent prior to traveling.)

Clearing Jamaican Customs

Once past immigration, proceed to the Baggage Claim area, where you can retrieve your checked luggage from one of the carousels there. When you have your luggage and you are ready, proceed to the Customs Inspection Hall, following other arriving passengers.

Customs inspection is usually cursory, but do be aware that the inspector can require you to open your bags and there is no recourse. Remember, you are the visitor to the island and your rights are those that are allowed by the country of Jamaica. You will need to present the Jamaican customs declaration form to the customs officer and follow the officer's instructions.

Once the customs inspector completes your clearance, exit through the double doors and you will find yourself in the Transportation Hall. This is where all of the resort and hotel check-in desks, rental car counters and other vendors are located.

Arriving Hedonism III Guest Information

Immediately upon entering the Transportation Hall, look to your left front and you will see the SuperClubs' arrivals lounge and check-in counter.  Go directly to the lounge and up to the counter and identify yourself as an arriving Hedonism III guest to the representative.  The representative will arrange for your transportation and see that all your luggage is loaded on the vehicle. You can then just sit back and enjoy the ride to Runaway Bay.