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SXM Princess Juliana International Airport

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Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) serves Philipsburg. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASXM
ICAOTNCM
Non-stop33
Airlines23
TimezoneAmerica/Curacao
Elevation4 m

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The airport in numbers

Princess Juliana International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Princess Juliana International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 792,740 passengers in 2018, against a peak of 1.8M in 2014.

Opened
1942
84 years ago
Passengers / year
792,740
as of 2018
Peak traffic
1.8M
in 2014
Elevation
4 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2005–2018

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport to Philipsburg

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~56 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~80 minmetered
Private transfer~80 minfixed upfront
Car rental~80 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Princess Juliana International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Philipsburg ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Princess Juliana International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 33 destinations, operated by 23 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Leeward Islands Air Transport · American Airlines · US Airways · United Airlines · JetBlue Airways · Delta Air Lines · Air Caraïbes · Caribbean Airlines · Spirit Airlines · PAN Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Princess Juliana International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Princess Juliana International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Philipsburg shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Princess Juliana International Airport to the centre of Philipsburg?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Princess Juliana International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Princess Juliana International Airport to Philipsburg?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Princess Juliana International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Princess Juliana International Airport?
About 33 destinations, including Dominica, Tortola, New York, Gustavia. 23 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Princess Juliana International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Princess Juliana International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Princess Juliana International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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