St. Martin / St. Maarten - Flights, Airlines, Ferries
FLIGHTS
Whether their destination is Dutch Sint Maarten or French Saint Martin, most travelers arrive at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), located in Dutch St. Maarten. From the US, visitors arrive on American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Jet Blue, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines or US Airways.
From various European countries, the island is served by Air France, Air Caraibes, Corsairfly and KLM. Air Canada and Air Transat provide service from a number of Canadian cities. Copa Airlines flies from Panama.
Flying time from Miami is approximately 2.5 hours, New York 3.5 hours, Caracas 1.5 hours, Montreal 5 hours, and Paris 8.5 hours.
Air Antilles Express, Air Caraïbes, Caribbean Airlines, Insel Air, LIAT, St. Barth Commuter and WINAIR offer inter-island service to and from other Caribbean destinations. Local charter flights are also available.
In addition to Juliana International Airport on the Dutch side, Espérance Airport (SFG) near Grand Case on the French side provides services for small planes and inter-island flights. A regional carrier, Air Antilles Express, offers flights between Espérance Airport, Guadeloupe and Martinique.
There are departure taxes from both Juliana and Espérance airports.
FERRY BOATS
Ferry and charter boat services between St. Martin / St. Maarten and the nearby islands of St. Barth, Anguilla and Saba are available. Seasoned sailors should have no problem, but those who are not experienced should be aware that sometimes the seas can be rough. It's suggested that those prone to sea sickness forego a visit to the bar before departure or on the ferry, and consider readily available medications.
Flying time from Miami is approximately 2.5 hours, New York 3.5 hours, Caracas 1.5 hours, Montreal 5 hours, and Paris 8.5 hours.
Air Antilles Express, Air Caraïbes, Caribbean Airlines, Insel Air, LIAT, St. Barth Commuter and WINAIR offer inter-island service to and from other Caribbean destinations. Local charter flights are also available.
In addition to Juliana International Airport on the Dutch side, Espérance Airport (SFG) near Grand Case on the French side provides services for small planes and inter-island flights. A regional carrier, Air Antilles Express, offers flights between Espérance Airport, Guadeloupe and Martinique.
There are departure taxes from both Juliana and Espérance airports.
FERRY BOATS
Ferry and charter boat services between St. Martin / St. Maarten and the nearby islands of St. Barth, Anguilla and Saba are available. Seasoned sailors should have no problem, but those who are not experienced should be aware that sometimes the seas can be rough. It's suggested that those prone to sea sickness forego a visit to the bar before departure or on the ferry, and consider readily available medications.
FLIGHTS
Whether their destination is Dutch Sint Maarten or French Saint Martin, most travelers arrive at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), located in Dutch St. Maarten. From the US, visitors arrive on American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Jet Blue, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines or US Airways.
From various European countries, the island is served by Air France, Air Caraibes, Corsairfly and KLM. Air Canada and Air Transat provide service from a number of Canadian cities. Copa Airlines flies from Panama.
Flying time from Miami is approximately 2.5 hours, New York 3.5 hours, Caracas 1.5 hours, Montreal 5 hours, and Paris 8.5 hours.
Air Antilles Express, Air Caraïbes, Caribbean Airlines, Insel Air, LIAT, St. Barth Commuter and WINAIR offer inter-island service to and from other Caribbean destinations. Local charter flights are also available.
In addition to Juliana International Airport on the Dutch side, Espérance Airport (SFG) near Grand Case on the French side provides services for small planes and inter-island flights. A regional carrier, Air Antilles Express, offers flights between Espérance Airport, Guadeloupe and Martinique.
There are departure taxes from both Juliana and Espérance airports.
FERRY BOATS
Ferry and charter boat services between St. Martin / St. Maarten and the nearby islands of St. Barth, Anguilla and Saba are available. Seasoned sailors should have no problem, but those who are not experienced should be aware that sometimes the seas can be rough. It's suggested that those prone to sea sickness forego a visit to the bar before departure or on the ferry, and consider readily available medications.
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