What airport do you fly into to go to St Martin?
Princess Juliana International Airport
Most major airline flights to St. Maarten/Martin arrive at Princess Juliana International Airport on the Dutch side of the island. A small airport on the French side, the Grand Case Airport, serves smaller charter St. Maarten/Martin flights.
Are there two airports in St Martin?
St. Maarten has two airports. Its main airport Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) (flight code SXM) in between of Simpson Bay and Maho on the Dutch side connects St. Maarten to all intercontinental flights and most regional ones.
Is St Martin and St. Maarten the same?
Both are the same island, despite the two different spellings. The difference really only refers to location. French is the official language of St. Martin and Dutch is the official language of St.
What’s the name of the airport in St. Maarten?
The Princess Juliana International Airport is the airport of St. Maarten. SXM is the designator code for SXM Airport.
How do you get to St Martin Caribbean?
Princess Juliana airport is the main gateway into the island. It is located in Sint Maarten, the Dutch side. Espérance Grand-Case Airport on the French side offers flights to nearby islands. There are daily flights to Princess Juliana airport from Paris and Amsterdam.
What islands can you fly to from St Martin?
St. Maarten and Beyond: 6 Nearby Islands to Visit
- Saba. Known as the Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean, Saba is only 15 miles from St.
- Anguilla.
- St.
- Pinel Island.
- Tintamarre.
- St.
- Cruising Around St Maarten.
Can I use USD in St Maarten?
The Antillean Guilder or Florin is the official currency in St. Maarten, which is divided into 100 cents. US dollars are accepted at the majority of businesses on the Dutch side of the island. On the French side, the euro is the official currency.
Is St Maarten or St Thomas better?
As a general rule, St Thomas is better for travelers who are interested in beaches, snorkeling, island hopping and duty free shopping. Alternatively, St Maarten is ideal for a visitor who is looking for a bubbling nightlife atmosphere, gourmet cuisine and to experience jet blast at Maho beach.
How do you get to St. Maarten?
Maarten arrive at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), which is famous because approaching planes fly over the nearby Maho Beach at low altitudes. Princess Juliana International Airport is located in the southern Dutch half of the island. It receives direct flights from various major U.S. airports.
Is St Martin an international flight?
It’s International. Anything outside a US territory is International. You will need a passport. Jetblue dosn’t charge for the first bag and America Airlines does.