St. Barts Airport
The Aéroport de St. Jean is the only St. Barts airport to serve the island. The facilities are composed of a small, recently refurbished landing strip that is in operation during daylight hours only. The options for St. Barts airport are few, as the island is only 8 sq. miles. It is relatively simple to reach the St. Barts airport through many Caribbean air hubs. Travelers coming from international destinations may connect via the Juliana International Airport on St. Martin/St. Maarten. Several large airlines, including American and Continental, fly direct to St. Martin Airport making the flight only one connection. The short flight from St. Martin to the St. Barts airport takes only 15 minutes from tarmac to tarmac; providing amazing views of the beaches and hills of St. Barts and the Terres Basses on St. Martin. Plane service to the St. Barts airport is offered by Windward Island Airways and Air Caraibes.
Most destinations on the island are within easy reach of the St. Barts airport.
St. Barts airport:
Aéroport de St. Jean
0590-27-65-41
Documents for arrival at St. Barts airport:
All foreign citizens need a passport and a return or ongoing ticket.
St. Barts Airlines
Air Caraibes
Air St. Thomas
St. Barth Commuter
Winward Islands Airways International (Winair)
Approximate flight times:
St. Martin to St. Bart: 10 minutes
Guadeloupe to St. Bart: 55 minutes
Boat and Ferry travel:
Voyager offers ferry service for day trips between St.Barts and St. Martin
Rapid Explorer from St. Martin to St.Barts is 40 minutes.
St. Barts Airport Transfers:
The Airport St. Jean is located approximately 15 minutes from the majority of the villas on St. Barts. Guests will need to rent a car, which we are happy to arrange and we will provide a complimentary airport meeting and escort to the villa.
St. Barts Airport Departure tax:
The island charges a $5 departure tax when your next stop is another French island, $10 if you are off to anywhere else. This is payable only in cash, dollars or euros, at the airport.