Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)

Location

The airport is located nine miles (15km) west of Philipsburg in St Maarten.

Getting to the city

There is no public transport to and from the airport, but taxis are available and some hotels will arrange transfers.

Time

GMT -4.

Contacts

Tel: +599 546 7777.

Car rental

Car hire desks can be found in the arrivals area. Among those represented are Avis, Hertz, Alamo and National.

Airport Taxis

Taxis, regulated by the Airport Taxi Association, are available outside arrivals, where there is a taxi desk. Tipping is expected.

Facilities

Airport facilities at Princess Juliana include a bank, ATM, restaurant, refreshments, Business Class Lounge and duty-free shopping.

Parking

There are pick-up/drop-off areas outside the terminal, and parking is located within walking distance of the entrance. Parking is charged at US$1 per half hour for the first eight hours, and US$1 every two hours after that. Daily parking is US$24 and weekly rates are US$120.

Departure Tax

Travellers departing on international flights pay US$30. Exempt are passengers flying with certain airlines, transit passengers and children under two.

Website

www.sxmairport.com

Internet

The airport offers free wifi.

St Maarten Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.