St Maarten Airport
By Sonja van der Drift
The Princess Juliana Airport, commonly called SXM Airport, is the main international airport of Sint Maarten in the Caribbean.It is famous worldwide for its spectacular location next to Maho Beach, where arriving aircraft fly unusually low over the beach just before landing. The airport serves as an important gateway between Sint Maarten and destinations throughout the Caribbean, North America, and Europe.
- Princess Juliana International Airport is the island’s main international airport, located in Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten.
- Airport code: SXM
- Address: Airport Road, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
- The airport is famous for the very low approach over Maho Beach.
- SXM is an important regional hub for connections to nearby Caribbean islands. In Q1 2026, the airport recorded 314,765 air passenger arrivals, up 23% from Q1 2025.
- For departures, airport guidance recommends allowing about 3 hours for international flights and 2 hours for regional flights.
- Taxi dispatching is available at the airport.
- The airport has free Wi-Fi and a Princess Sky Lounge in the departure area.
Entry Form:
If you are traveling to Sint Maarten (Dutch side), you need to complete the Digital Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card before travel. It applies to travelers arriving, transferring through, or residing in Sint Maarten.
What you need for the entry form
- Valid passport/travel document
- Contact information
- Flight information
- Accommodation/hotel information
- The form can be completed up to 7 days before your trip.
The form is for the Dutch side, Sint Maarten, arrivals at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM).
Where to find this Official entry form: https://www.entry.sx/
Grand Case Esperance Airport is a small regional airport on the French side of Saint Martin, serving mainly inter-island and regional flights.
Located near Grand Case, it provides convenient access to the island’s French side and nearby Caribbean destinations. The airport is known for its relaxed, local atmosphere and shorter travel experience compared with the island’s larger international airport, Princess Juliana International Airport.
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