KINGSTON, Jamaica — Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston and the Ian Fleming International Airport located in Boscobel, St Mary will reopen at 4:00 pm on Wednesday.

Vaz, who gave the update a short while ago, noted that the airports will be open for relief flights only.

“It will be open tomorrow at 7:00 am for commercial operations, which include incoming and outgoing flights,” the transport minister added.

The Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, will also reopen on Thursday at 10:00 am to accommodate relief flights.

“They are continuing assessment and we will have a time no later than this afternoon for the reopening for commercial passenger flights, which will be no later than tomorrow, Friday morning, the latest,” Vaz added.

The minister explained that recovery will begin once the relief flights arrive on the island.

“We will keep you advised and let you know that the recovery will start once these relief flights come. The devastation is enormous. Words can’t describe based on my aerial tour, so we need all hands on deck to recover stronger and to help those in need at this time. God bless Jamaica,” he continued.

Passengers are strongly advised to:

• Confirm your flight status with your airline before travelling to the airport, as schedules may have been modified.
• Arrive at the airport earlier than usual for departing flights to ensure adequate time for check-in, security screening, and immigration processes.
• Allow additional time for all airport procedures and ground operations.
• Monitor all airline communications carefully for specific departure and arrival updates.
• Be prepared for possible flight delays or schedule adjustments as normal operations are restored.