Cheap Flights to Kingston

Kingston climate

Kingston has a tropical climate, with a wet season (May to November) that takes in the hurricane season (June 1 to November 30), and a dry season (December to April). As the name would suggest, not much rain falls during the dry season, but travellers who land on cheap flights to Kingston during the month of March will discover that there are often heavy showers at this time.

When to fly to Kingston

Peak Season:
Most travellers take cheap flights to Kingston between mid-December and mid-April. The Christmas, New Year's, Carnival and Easter holidays are very popular.

Off Season:
Mid-April to mid-December are the low-season months. During this time many hotels reduce their number of rooms and services. Most rain falls in May, June, October and November.

Getting around Kingston

As long as you don’t walk around at night, it’s great to explore downtown Kingston by foot. Taxis are great for short distances, but it’s better to hire a car and driver for the day. Make sure you take only Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) taxis, which can be identified by their red PPV plates. Either hail or call ahead for a cab. Drivers are required to have their fares posted. Make sure you agree on a fare before you get in the cab, and be aware that fares will be more expensive between midnight and 5am. Your hotel can help you arrange a moped and motorcycle rental if you prefer to get around on your own. You can rent a car to get around, but the cost can be high. You’ll usually get your best rate when you book your Kingston flight. It might be less expensive to hire a car and driver, instead of renting your own car, and you’ll be able to avoid dealing with local drivers.

Kingston insider information

• Spanish Town was capital of Jamaica during Spanish and English times. The prime attraction is the square with the Old King's House to the west, House of Assembly to the east and Rodney Memorial to the north.
• Hellshire Beach is popular with Kingstonians at the weekends. Take a boat trip to Lime Cay for sunshine and snorkelling.
• Perfect for travellers fresh off their cheap flights to Kingston, the Tourist Office's Meet the People program can match you with a local expert. If you tell them what you are keen to see and do, they'll assign someone eager to share.
• Remember, Downtown for history and heartbeat, Uptown for business and shopping.