How do I get to St Barts from Europe?

It is not possible to fly directly to St Barts from the US or Europe. One must first fly to San Juan, St Martin, Antigua or Guadeloupe, then connect on a smaller plane flying into St Barts.



Getting to St. Barts (Saint Barthélemy) from Europe is a two-stage journey, as the island's runway is too short for large commercial jets. The most common route is to fly from a major European hub—typically Paris (CDG or ORY)—to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten. Air France and KLM operate frequent wide-body flights to SXM from Paris and Amsterdam, respectively. Once you arrive in Sint Maarten, you have two options for the "final leg" to St. Barts. The first is a 15-minute "commuter" flight on a small propeller plane with an airline like Winair or St Barth Commuter; this flight is famous for its steep and thrilling landing at the St. Barts airport. The second option is to take a high-speed ferry, such as the Voyager or Great Bay Express, which takes about 45 to 60 minutes. While the ferry is cheaper, the water between the islands can be quite rough, so those prone to seasickness often prefer the short flight. Alternatively, you can fly from Europe to Guadeloupe (PTP) and take a connecting flight to St. Barts from there, which is a popular "all-French" route.

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