Princess Juliana International Airport
TNCM, Sint Maarten, Sint Maarten
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (7,546 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 minutes by turboprop or 45 minutes by ferry to St. Barths
St. Maarten airport guide
Private Jet Charter to St. Barths
Jets can’t land on St. Barths, so private flyers land on St. Maarten and connect by a 15-minute turboprop flight or a ferry.
- Main airport
- SXM / TNCM
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (7,546 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to St. Barths
St. Barths’ runway is about 2,100 feet with a steep approach, open only to small turboprops flown by specially trained pilots. Princess Juliana on St. Maarten handles business jets.
Christmas and New Year are the busiest weeks of the year.
St. Barths Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
St. Jean Airport
TFFJ, Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (2,119 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
A few minutes to Gustavia and St. Jean beach
St. Barths airport guideBefore You Book St. Barths
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Connections
Book the turboprop or ferry to St. Barths together with your jet.
Returning to the US
Clear US customs at your first US airport; Miami-Opa Locka, Fort Lauderdale Executive and Fort Pierce are common choices.
When Demand Peaks in St. Barths
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Christmas to New Year
- The busiest weeks.
- December to April
- Peak season.
Flight Times and Prices to St. Barths
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SXM for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,704 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 45 min$21,000–$26,000 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 3,566 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 50 min$62,500–$95,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,226 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,300–$17,900 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 2,326 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$26,500–$33,500 | 4 hr 35 min$42,000–$64,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 2,191 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$25,500–$32,000 | 4 hr 25 min$40,000–$61,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,176 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,500 | 4 hr 15 min$39,500–$60,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 3,799 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 7 hr 15 min$66,000–$101,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 3,391 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 30 min$59,500–$91,000 |
Best Aircraft for St. Barths
Super-midsize and heavy jets fly from the Northeast to St. Maarten; turboprops connect to St. Barths.
St. Barths Private Jet Questions
Can a private jet land on St. Barths?
No. Jets land on St. Maarten (SXM), and you connect by a 15-minute turboprop flight or a ferry.
How long is a private flight from New York to St. Maarten?
About 3 hr 35 min from Teterboro in a super-midsize jet.
