How To Get There

Reaching St Barts By Air

St Barts boasts one of the smallest airports. Due to the lack of flat land on the island the runway at Aeroport de St Jean (aka Gustav III) airport is actually sloped. The thrilling flight takes you over La Tourmente (Mt Tourment) to land on the downhill slope of the runway. The take off is over the turquoise waters of St Jean. A thrilling ride to say the least. The flights occur hourly and only during daylight hours.

The short runway can only accommodate small propeller planes (largest plane is a 20 seater). The runway can not support larger aircraft requiring St Barts travelers to connect through local airports. There are no direct flights from the United States, Canada or Europe.

Airport Code: SBH
Runway length: 2100 feet Runway elevation: 49 ft

The following airlines fly into St Barts airport.

• Winair
• Air Caraibes
• St Barth Commuter

St Marten (Princess Juliana Airport) is the most popular airport (airport code: SXM) to fly into and transfer to St Barts. The flight to St Barts is approximately 12 minutes.

St Marten's airport is serviced by the following major airlines:

• American Airlines
• Jet Blue
• US Airways
• Delta
• Continental
• Air France
• Air Canada
• KLM

Other islands that have direct flights to St Barts are Guadelope, Puerto Rico, St Thomas, St Croix, Anguilla and Saba.

Reaching St Barts By Sea

High speed ferries from St Marten to St Barts is an alternative way to travel to St Barts especially for those that don't take thrilling flights too kindly. Ferries run daily from several ports on St Martin such as Marigot, Phillipsburg, and Simpson Bay to arrive at the splendid port town of Gustavia.

St Barts Blue can arrange for ferry tickets to St Barts. The following schedule is to be used as a guide. All times are local. Times and dates may change without notice. Contact us for rates, availability and tickets!

Schedules

Phillispburg, St Marten to Gustavia, St Barts

Leaving To St Barts
7:15 AM (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat)
9:30 AM (Daily)
5:00 PM (Daily)

Departing to Phillipsburg
8:55AM (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat)
10:30 AM (Daily)
6PM (Daily)

Simpson Bay, St Marten to Gustavia, St Barts

Leaving To St Barts
9 AM (Tues to Sat)

Departing to Simpson Bay
4 PM (Tuesday to Saturday)

Marigot, St Martin to Gustavia, St Barts

Leaving to St Barts
9:15AM (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat)
6:45PM (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat)

Departing to Marigot
7:30AM (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat)
5:00PM (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat)

Oyster Pond, St Martin to Gustavia, St Barts

Leaving to St Barts
9:00AM (Wed and Sun)
4:00PM (Daily)
6:45PM (Wed and Sunday)

Leaving to Oyster Pond
11:30AM (Daily)
7:30AM (Weds and Sun)
5:00PM (Weds)
5:30PM (Sun)

St Barts Entry Requirements

A valid passport is required for US, Canadian and European National travelers as well as proof of return or on-going ticket. A valid passport is sufficient for a three month stay. Visas are required all other nationalities in addition to valid passports.