Saint-Barthélemy

Why charter a private jet to Saint-Barthélemy?

Gustavia and its boutiques, the beaches of Saint-Jean and Gouverneur, yacht anchorages and exceptional hotels: St Barts concentrates a refined art of living, at its peak in high season from December to April, and over the year-end holidays. The private jet brings flexibility and confidentiality, where scheduled services impose stops and connections.

For a stay as much as for the holidays, our teams select from our fleet the aircraft suited to the crossing and coordinate the final connection to the island.

St Maarten (SXM), the gateway to St Barts

The St Barts airport, Gustaf III (SBH / TFFJ), has a runway of barely 646 m, with a steep approach over the Col de la Tourmente hill. It takes only small short take-off and landing aircraft (such as the Twin Otter), in daylight only, flown by specially qualified pilots: no jet can land there.

Private jets therefore land at Princess Juliana Airport in St Maarten (SXM), around sixteen miles away, which accommodates every type of aircraft, up to transatlantic ultra-long-range jets. From there, St Barts is reached in around fifteen minutes by turboprop, by helicopter, or in thirty to forty-five minutes by sea. Our teams arrange this connection.

Which cities can you fly from to St Maarten by private jet?

St Maarten is reached by private jet from Europe as well as from the Americas:

• Miami – St Maarten: around 3h00 flight
• New York – St Maarten: around 4h00
• Paris – St Maarten: around 9h00
• London – St Maarten: around 9h00
• Geneva – St Maarten: around 9h00

Links from Europe call for an ultra-long-range jet, for a direct flight or with a technical stop depending on range. Our teams match the aircraft to the distance and the number of passengers.

Saint-Barthélemy, the Caribbean art of living

A French island in the heart of the Caribbean, St Barts combines unspoilt beaches, the harbour of Gustavia, prestige hotels and a renowned yachting scene. Especially busy over the year-end holidays, it draws an international clientele in search of refinement and quiet.

It rounds out IBC Aviation's long-haul offering; explore all our private jet destinations to build your itinerary.

IBC Aviation to or from Saint-Barthélemy

From the crossing to the connection to the island, IBC Aviation arranges the entire journey. To charter a private jet to or from Saint-Barthélemy, our teams handle the aircraft, the flight to St Maarten, the final leg by turboprop, helicopter or sea, and provide a personalised, all-inclusive quote within the hour. Available 24/7:

• France: +33 1 41 69 88 88
• Switzerland: +41 22 880 28 88
• Email: contact@ibc-aviation.com

Frequently asked questions

Can you land a private jet in Saint-Barthélemy?

No. The Gustaf III (SBH) runway is only 646 m and its approach is very demanding: only small short take-off and landing aircraft are admitted, in daylight only. Private jets land at St Maarten (SXM), then a short transfer reaches the island.

How much does it cost to charter a private jet to Saint-Barthélemy?

The price depends on the aircraft, the number of passengers, the itinerary and the dates, plus the final connection to St Barts. A crossing from Europe calls for an ultra-long-range jet. Our teams provide a personalised, all-inclusive quote within the hour.

How do you reach St Barts from St Maarten?

In around fifteen minutes by turboprop, by helicopter, or in thirty to forty-five minutes by sea. IBC Aviation coordinates this last step.

How long is the flight between Europe and St Maarten by private jet?

Around 9 hours from Paris, London or Geneva, aboard an ultra-long-range jet. From the Americas, allow around 3 hours from Miami and 4 hours from New York.

When is the high season in Saint-Barthélemy?

From December to April, with a peak over the year-end holidays. Demand for business aviation is then very high: booking early is strongly recommended.