Aeromexico has announced two new routes that would give Mexico its first direct flights to Jamaica and The Bahamas. The airline plans nonstop service from Mexico City to Montego Bay beginning March 18, 2027, and to Nassau beginning March 19, 2027, according to Mexico News Daily’s report of September 23, 2026. Both routes remain subject to government approval. This post sets out the schedule that has been published, what it changes for travellers, and what is still unconfirmed.
The schedule as announced
Each route is planned at three flights a week. Montego Bay flights would operate on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and Nassau flights on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The reported times are:
- Mexico City to Montego Bay: departs 9:20 a.m., arrives 2:00 p.m. local time. The return departs 3:15 p.m. and lands in Mexico City at 6:20 p.m.
- Mexico City to Nassau: departs 9:10 a.m., arrives 3:00 p.m. The return departs 4:15 p.m. and lands at 6:30 p.m.
Flights are planned on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft configured for 166 passengers. The published schedule is a plan, and airlines often adjust times before launch, so check the booking page for current details.
Why it matters
Until now, travellers from Mexico City who wanted to reach Jamaica or The Bahamas generally had to connect through the United States or Panama, according to the report. A nonstop flight removes a connection, a second airport and, for many travellers, a US transit requirement. It also gives travellers in the other direction a new way to reach Mexico City and onward domestic connections. Aeromexico already flies nonstop to Punta Cana, Santo Domingo and Havana from its network, so these routes extend an existing Caribbean push.
The airline said it will offer more than 4,000 weekly seats to its Caribbean destinations across 27 weekly frequencies for Holy Week 2027, which runs from March 21 to 28. The start dates sit just before that period. CEO Andres Conesa said the routes reflect the airline’s ongoing international expansion, and senior vice president Giancarlo Mulinelli said they give customers more travel options to world-class destinations.
What is not yet confirmed
The key caveat is approval. The report says both routes remain subject to government approvals, citing El Universal. Until those are granted, the launch dates are not guaranteed. The report also gives no fare information and no demand data, so we cannot say how competitive prices will be. If you plan to book around these dates, consider flexible fares, and read the airline’s change and cancellation terms.
How the timing reads in practice
The published times are worth a second look. Both outbound flights leave Mexico City in the morning and land in the early afternoon, local time, which leaves most of the arrival day free. The Montego Bay return leaves at 3:15 p.m., so a guest on a late checkout can still enjoy a morning at the resort. The Nassau return leaves at 4:15 p.m., which suits a similar plan. Our guide to check-out times and what happens on departure day explains how to use the hours between check-out and the flight.
What it could mean for resort travel
For travellers based in central Mexico, Montego Bay is the gateway to Jamaica’s north coast resorts, including those in Montego Bay and Negril. Nassau serves Nassau and Paradise Island. Our destination pages for Montego Bay, Negril and Paradise Island list the resorts we track, and our guides to how included airport transfers actually work and how far from the airport your resort should be explain the next step after landing.
Planning tips if you want to fly these routes
- Wait for confirmation of government approval before you commit non-refundable money.
- Check passport and entry rules for your nationality and destination, since they differ by country.
- Think about the day of the week. Thursday and Saturday flights suit Jamaica, and Friday and Saturday flights suit The Bahamas.
- Consider travel insurance and read what it covers if an airline changes a schedule. Our post on what to do when your flight is delayed or cancelled on a resort trip explains your options.
Why a new route is not a deal
A new route does not always mean lower prices. Introductory fares may appear, but they depend on demand and competition, and we have not seen published fares. Treat any price you see as a snapshot. When a fare does appear, compare the total cost of the trip, including baggage fees and transfers, against a connecting itinerary.
Source
This post is based on the Mexico News Daily report of September 23, 2026. Aeromexico’s own announcement is the authoritative source for the final schedule.