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Private Flights toSt. Maarten / St. Martin
Fly private to St. Maarten / St. Martin and land at one of the Caribbean's most jet-friendly airports. Skip the crowds at Princess Juliana and start your island stay the moment you land with Élan Aviation.
Year-round destination
Dual Dutch & French culture
Excellent private aviation access
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Destination
St. Maarten / St. Martin, Sint Maarten / Saint-Martin
Typical Flight Time
from Miami: 2h 40m
Current Weather
78°F · Clear sky
Best Time to Visit
December – April for dry weather and the height of the season.
Why Fly Private
Why fly private to St. Maarten / St. Martin
Skip crowded terminals and travel on your schedule. Private aviation gives you a quieter, more flexible journey and brings you closer to what matters in St. Maarten / St. Martin.
- Fly on your schedule with total flexibility
- Avoid long queues at Princess Juliana's commercial terminal, especially in peak season
- Land minutes from Simpson Bay and the island's beach clubs and marinas
- Convenient jumping-off point for charters to St. Barts and Anguilla
- Exceptional service from takeoff to touchdown
Nearby Airports
SXM
Princess Juliana International Airport
Runway: 7,546 ft2 miles from Simpson Bay
The Dutch side's main airport and a well-known private aviation gateway, with dedicated FBO facilities and easy access to Simpson Bay.
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TNCM
Grand Case–Espérance Airport
Runway: 3,900 ft2 miles from Grand Case, French St. Martin
A smaller airport on the French side, convenient for light aircraft heading directly to Grand Case's restaurant scene.
Weather & Seasonal Travel
Weather in St. Maarten / St. Martin
Best time to visit: December – April for dry weather and the height of the season.
Current Conditions
78°F
Clear sky · Feels like 84°F
8 mph81% humidity
Winter
Dec – Feb
75°F – 83°F
Warm and dry—peak season for beach clubs, yachting, and nightlife.
Spring
Mar – May
77°F – 85°F
Consistently sunny with fewer crowds and excellent conditions for sailing.
Summer
Jun – Aug
80°F – 88°F
Hot and humid with brief showers; strong value season for hotels and villas.
Fall
Sep – Nov
78°F – 87°F
Peak hurricane season; many properties close for renovations before the winter reopening.
Things to Do
Things to do in St. Maarten / St. Martin
Grand Case Restaurant Row
The Caribbean's self-styled culinary capital, lined with French bistros and beach shacks.
Simpson Bay Marina & Yachting
A hub for charter yachts, watersports, and day trips to nearby islands.
Casino & Nightlife
Lively casinos and beach bars on the Dutch side keep the island active after dark.
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