The Aéroport de St. Jean is the only St. Barts airport to serve the island, a small but recently refurbished landing strip operating in the daylight hours only. The reason for such a diminutive facility? Local residents and officials alike are trying to stave off development of the island by restricting international flights coming into the St. Barts airport. It remains relatively simple, however, to reach the St. Barts airport through other Caribbean hubs. Coming from international destinations, most travelers connect via the Juliana International Airport on St. Martin/St. Maarten. Several large carriers, including American and Continental Airlines, fly there direct. It takes only ten minutes or so upon taking off from St. Martin to land at the St. Barts airport, and view of the beaches and hills of St. Barts are unparalleled. Service to the St. Barts airport along this route is offered by Windward Island Airways and Air Caraibes. Most destinations on the island are within easy reach of the St. Barts airport. The St. Barts airport is located near the northern coast, just west of the Baie de St. Jean. For more information about the St. Barts airport, contact: Aéroport de St. Jean 0590-27-65-41

The island is linked primarily to the island of Saint Martin (St Marteen) witch are separated by a 10 minutes flight. Departures are made from the Dutch side of St Marteen at Juliana airport international or from the French side at Grand case Espérance airport.

The landing in St Barths is spectacular but one of the safest in the Caribbean. St Barths can also be reached through private companies from Anguilla, St Kitts, Nevis and other distant islands. Most of the major international airline companies have direct flights from Europe or the US to St Marteen (Juliana airport).

By Boat

You can choose to come by boat from St Martin french side or deutsch side. Ferryboats and catamarans will take you daily between both island. You can check departures and arrivals times locally.Private charter companies can also accommodate you with they services.The trip between the islands is fairly fast depending on the boat you choose.Be aware of sea sickness for the more sensible navigators.

You will find links to some of those companies so you can make your reservation online.

Bon voyage!