Jamaica Welcomes New Avelo Flight Between Raleigh-Durham and Montego Bay

The route will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Jamaica is pleased to announce Avelo Airlines will launch its second international route to Jamaica’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ) from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Starting February 12, Avelo will operate this route twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

“Since Avelo’s inaugural flight to Jamaica this November, we have been able to expand our reach even further to additional U.S. markets,” said the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism. “The launch of this additional gateway during our key winter season reflects the confidence placed in Jamaica by our partners. This year, we’re poised to welcome an unprecedented number of visitors to the island, which will continue to strengthen Jamaica’s economy and create opportunities for its people.”

Since taking flight in 2021, Avelo Airlines has flown over five million customers across 23 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and two international countries – one of which includes Jamaica with the November 2024 launch of its first route between MBJ and Bradley International Airport (BDL), New England’s second-largest airport and a direct line to Connecticut, home to one of the largest Jamaican communities in the world.

“Travel to Jamaica is becoming increasingly effortless for visitors around the world.”

Donovan White, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, added: “With additional infrastructure expansions across the island, we’re making it easier than ever to experience all that Jamaica has to offer. We firmly believe that the journey itself is part of the vacation, and by offering more convenient travel options, we’re ensuring that every step of the experience is incredibly seamless.”

For more information about Jamaica, please visit their website.

JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD 

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB offices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Tokyo and Paris.

Jamaica is home to some of the world’s best accommodations, attractions and service providers that continue to receive prominent global recognition. In 2025, TripAdvisor® ranked Jamaica as the #13 Best Honeymoon Destination, #11 Best Culinary Destination, and #24 Best Cultural Destination in the World. In 2024, Jamaica was declared ‘World’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘World’s Leading Family Destination’ for the fifth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards, which also named the JTB the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’ for the 17th consecutive year.

Jamaica earned six Travvy Awards, including a gold for ‘Best Travel Agent Academy Program’ and silver for ‘Best Culinary Destination – Caribbean’ and ‘Best Tourism Board – Caribbean’. The destination also received bronze recognition for ‘Best Destination – Caribbean’, ‘Best Wedding Destination – Caribbean’, and ‘Best Honeymoon Destination – Caribbean’. Additionally, Jamaica received a TravelAge West WAVE award for ‘International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support’ for a record-setting 12th time.

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Website at visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. View the JTB blog.

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