Aeroméxico has announced plans for nonstop flights from Mexico City to Montego Bay, Jamaica and to Nassau, Bahamas, starting in March 2027. According to Mexico News Daily, which published the story on September 23, 2026, these would be the first direct flights between Mexico and the two Caribbean destinations. Until now, travellers have connected through the United States or Panama. This article sets out what has been reported, what still needs to happen, and how the routes might matter for resort trips.
The reported schedule
Mexico City to Montego Bay
- Start date: March 18, 2027.
- Frequency: three flights a week, on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Outbound: departs Mexico City at 9:20 a.m. and arrives in Jamaica at 2:00 p.m. local time.
- Return: departs Montego Bay at 3:15 p.m. and arrives in Mexico City at 6:20 p.m.
Mexico City to Nassau
- Start date: March 19, 2027.
- Frequency: three flights a week, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Outbound: departs Mexico City at 9:10 a.m. and arrives in Nassau at 3:00 p.m. local time.
- Return: departs Nassau at 4:15 p.m. and arrives in Mexico City at 6:30 p.m.
The report says both routes will use Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft configured for 166 passengers. Times are as published and may change before launch.
The important caveat
Mexico News Daily, citing El Universal, says both routes still need government approval. That means the schedule is a plan, not a confirmed operation. Dates, times and frequencies could change, and the routes could be delayed or not proceed. If you are thinking of booking around these flights, wait until approval is confirmed and the schedule is loaded for sale, and check the airline’s own site rather than relying on a news report. Our guide to what to do if a flight is delayed or cancelled on a resort trip is worth a read before you commit to any new route.
The wider Caribbean network
The report says Aeroméxico already flies nonstop to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and to Havana, Cuba. For Holy Week 2027, which runs from March 21 to 28, the airline plans more than 4,000 weekly seats across 27 weekly frequencies to its Caribbean destinations. The two new routes begin just ahead of that period, which is a peak travel week in Mexico.
The company’s chief executive, Andres Conesa, said the airline is strengthening its leadership in international markets and aims to bring passengers closer to some of the world’s most iconic destinations. That statement is about strategy, and it does not add schedule detail.
Who the routes could help
The most obvious beneficiaries are travellers based in Mexico who want a Jamaica or Bahamas resort holiday without a connection. A nonstop flight of roughly five hours replaces a longer journey with a stop. The routes could also help travellers connecting through Mexico City from elsewhere in Latin America, though connection times and fares would need checking. For travellers based elsewhere, such as Australia, the impact is indirect, but it adds one more possible way to reach the Caribbean via Mexico. Check visa and transit requirements for each country in advance.
What it means for resort planning
If you are considering a Jamaica trip, Montego Bay is the main airport for the north-west coast and the gateway to several resort areas. Our Montego Bay destination page describes the area, and our Negril page covers the west end, which is a longer drive from the airport. For the Bahamas, our overview of The Bahamas and our page on Paradise Island cover the resort side of Nassau. If you are deciding between destinations, see our guide to Aruba vs the Bahamas for an all-inclusive.
Remember that some Jamaican resorts have been affected by recent hurricane damage. We have covered reopening plans in our report on Sandals reopening dates, so check each property’s status before you plan a March 2027 trip.
Questions to ask before relying on the flights
- Has the route been approved and put on sale on the airline’s website?
- Are fares published for your dates, and what do baggage and seat rules look like?
- How does the arrival time fit with your resort’s check-in and transfer? Our guide to resort airport transfers explains the options.
- What is the airline’s change and refund policy if the route is delayed?
- Does your travel insurance cover schedule changes? See our guide to travel insurance for a resort trip.
Our take
This is a notable development for Mexican travellers, but it is a plan until regulators approve it. We will update this report if the airline confirms approval or changes the schedule. Until then, treat the dates as provisional and avoid paying for non-refundable hotels or tours that depend on the new flights.