Boscobel, St. Mary

Ian Fleming International The Bond Author's Airport

Jamaica's smallest international airport — named after the man who invented James Bond at GoldenEye, 10 minutes down the road.

IATA Code: OCJ

Boscobel, St. Mary

American Eagle from Miami

10 Min to GoldenEye

Airport Guide

The Airport Most Visitors Overlook

Ian Fleming International Airport sits at Boscobel in St. Mary Parish — 10 minutes east of GoldenEye, where Ian Fleming wrote all 14 James Bond novels, and 20 minutes west of Ocho Rios. It's Jamaica's smallest international airport: a clean, calm facility handling American Eagle regional service from Miami and significant private charter traffic. The terminal is intimate — a brief, unhurried arrival that matches the boutique character of the east coast it serves.


American Eagle operates scheduled service between OCJ and Miami (MIA), typically on 50-seat regional jets. The connection allows travelers arriving in Miami from anywhere in the US to reach the Ocho Rios area without transiting through Sangster International — saving 90 minutes of road transfer. Charter operators and resort-dedicated aircraft use OCJ year-round for guests arriving at GoldenEye, Sandals Dunn's River, and the broader north-coast boutique market.


From OCJ: GoldenEye / Oracabessa 10 minutes east, Ocho Rios 20 minutes west, Runaway Bay 30 minutes west, Port Antonio 90 minutes east, Kingston 2.5 hours south. The airport is ideally positioned for anyone whose itinerary focuses on the north-east coast. If you're flying via Miami for an Ocho Rios trip, OCJ eliminates the Sangster transfer entirely.

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GoldenEye is 10 min from the runway

Practical Info

Know Before You Arrive

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American Eagle operates Miami (MIA) → OCJ scheduled service on regional jets. Private charter operators and resort-dedicated aircraft use OCJ year-round. Check current schedules before booking.

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Hotel shuttles from GoldenEye, Sandals Dunn's River, and boutique properties meet guests directly. Island Routes private transfers available for advance booking. Licensed taxis outside arrivals.

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Ian Fleming's personal estate is 10 minutes east. Firefly (Noel Coward's hilltop home) is 15 minutes. Ocho Rios attractions — Dunn's River Falls, Mystic Mountain — are 20 minutes west.


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Use OCJ for: Ocho Rios itineraries via Miami, GoldenEye or boutique east-coast stays, avoiding MBJ crowds. Use MBJ for: wider direct flight options, Negril or Falmouth trips, more schedule flexibility.

Drive Times

From Ian Fleming International to Every Destination

East (toward Port Antonio)

GoldenEye / Oracabessa

10 min east

Ocho Rios

20 min west

Runaway Bay

30 min west

Falmouth

75 min west

West & South

Port Antonio

90 min east

Kingston

2.5 hrs south

Montego Bay

2 hrs west

Negril

3 hrs west

OCJ is Jamaica's most boutique airport — small, calm, and perfectly positioned for the north coast's best-kept secrets. If your flight connects through Miami, the American Eagle OCJ route bypasses Montego Bay entirely.

Ground Transport

Getting from Ian Fleming International to Your Hotel

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Recommended

Island Routes Private Transfer

Available for OCJ arrivals, connecting to all north and east coast destinations. ~$60–$90 USD one-way to Ocho Rios; ~$120–$160 to Port Antonio.

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Resort Shuttle

GoldenEye, Sandals Dunn's River, and boutique properties in the Ocho Rios / Oracabessa corridor typically offer direct airport pickup. Pre-book through your hotel.

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Charter Connections

Private aviation charters arranged through Island Routes and local operators — ideal for groups wanting direct east-coast access without Montego Bay routing.

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