Princess Juliana International Airport

About SXM

Famous worldwide for its dramatic low-altitude approaches over Maho Beach, Princess Juliana International Airport serves as the main hub for the northeastern Caribbean islands.

Terminals

Main Terminal

Single terminal with departure and arrival halls

Lounges Shopping Dining

Airlines: American Airlines, JetBlue, KLM, Air France, LIAT, Winair

Airlines at SXM

Winair

Main Terminal Hub

Air Canada

Air Caraibes

Air Century

Air France

Air Transat

American Airlines

Main Terminal

Anguilla Air Services

Showing 8 of 28 airlines. View all airlines →

Getting There & Away

Taxi

$15-20 USD

10-15 min to city center

Public Transport

Popular Destinations

5 min

Maho Beach

Walking

1.0 km from airport

15 min

Philipsburg

Taxi

15.0 km from airport

Parking at SXM

Short Term

Airport Parking

$8.00 /day

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Airport Lounges

3.0 ★

Independent

SXM Airport Lounge

Main Terminal

Basic lounge with drinks and snacks before your flight.

Bar WiFi

Access: Pay-at-door ($35), Priority Pass

$35 walk-in

Where to Stay

Nearby Hotels

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort

★★★★

Resort on Maho Beach with runway views from the pool.

From $180/night

Food & Dining

$$

Airport Café

Caribbean/International

Main Terminal (Landside)

Casual dining with Caribbean flavors and island cocktails

Vegetarian

$$

Sunset Bar & Grill

Beach Bar

Main Terminal (Landside)

Famous beach bar right under the flight path at Maho Beach.

Vegetarian

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Car Rental

Avis

Main Terminal arrivals

Hertz

Main Terminal arrivals

What to Do During a Layover

Explore the City

These activities require leaving the airport. Make sure you have valid visa and enough time before your next flight.

Maho Beach Plane Spotting

1.0h+ needed

Watch planes land just meters overhead at the world-famous Maho Beach.

Philipsburg Boardwalk

2.0h+ needed

Stroll along the mile-long beachfront boardwalk with shops and restaurants.

Practical Information

WiFi & Connectivity

• Free WiFi: Yes (Unlimited)
• Power Outlets: US Type A/B, EU Type C
• SIM Cards: Available for purchase

Services

• Left Luggage: Available
• Medical Services: Available
• Prayer Rooms: Available

Family Facilities

• Children's Play Areas
• Nursing Rooms
• Family Restrooms
• Pet Relief Areas

Money & Currency

• Currency: ANG (Netherlands Antillean Guilder) / USD

Insider Tips

Watch planes land from Maho Beach, just steps from the runway. One of aviation's most iconic experiences.

Facilities & Contact

Airport Facilities

Duty-free shops, restaurants, VIP lounge, currency exchange

Location

18.041, -63.1089

Elevation: 4 m

Official Website

www.sxmairport.com

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