Snapshot
Jamaica at a glance
- Capital
- Kingston
- Population
- 2,824,913
- Area
- 10,991 km²
- Calling code
- +1-876, +1-658
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Jamaica
Explore Kingston, Spanish Town and Portmore. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency JMDTime in Kingston 20:32UTC-05:00Country codes JM / JAM
A place to start
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Kingston
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Kingston. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
5 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
National Heroes Park
National Heroes Park is one option for your time in Kingston. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Kingston Harbour
Kingston Harbour is one option for your time in Kingston. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Church of the Redeemer, Jamaica
Church of the Redeemer, Jamaica is one option for your time in Kingston. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Emancipation Park (Kingston, Jamaica)
Emancipation Park (Kingston, Jamaica) is one option for your time in Kingston. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Sabina Park
Sabina Park is one option for your time in Kingston. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Kingston
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KIN
An arrival option for Kingston
Norman Manley International Airport
6.8 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Kingston. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at KIN
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KIN airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinson Pen Airport | KTP | 3.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Norman Manley International Airport | KIN | 6.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Ian Fleming International Airport | OCJ | 48.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Sangster International Airport | MBJ | 131.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Tinson Pen Airport
Tinson Pen · MKTP
Elevation16 ft
Coordinates17.98859977722168, -76.82379913330078
Runways
14 / 32
4300 × 110 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
FIS121.6 MHz
Norman Manley International Airport
Kingston · MKJP
Elevation10 ft
Coordinates17.935699462890625, -76.7874984741211
Runways
12 / 30
8900 × 150 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
MANLEY APP120.6 MHz
ATIS127.7 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
MANLEY TWR118.65 MHz
Ian Fleming International Airport
Boscobel · MKBS
Elevation90 ft
Coordinates18.404079, -76.969754
Runways
09 / 27
4769 × 75 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Sangster International Airport
Montego Bay · MKJS
Elevation4 ft
Coordinates18.50342, -77.91323
Runways
07 / 25
10039 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP120.8 MHz
ATIS127.9 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
TWR118.75 MHz
Rwy 25115.7 MHz
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Getting around Kingston
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Stops along the route
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Browse 5 ideas for Kingston — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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National Heroes Park
Directions ↗National Heroes Park is one option for your time in Kingston. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Kingston Harbour
Directions ↗Kingston Harbour is one option for your time in Kingston. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Church of the Redeemer, Jamaica
Directions ↗Church of the Redeemer, Jamaica is one option for your time in Kingston. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Emancipation Park (Kingston, Jamaica)
Directions ↗Emancipation Park (Kingston, Jamaica) is one option for your time in Kingston. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Sabina Park
Directions ↗Sabina Park is one option for your time in Kingston. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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