Where Is St Maarten Airport?

Is St Maarten Airport dangerous?

The airport at St Maarten is often known as one of the most dangerous in the world – for spectators, if not for travellers – thanks to the location of its runway with a public beach at one end, and a mountain at the other.

Where is St Maarten located?

Sint Maarten, also spelled Saint Martin, country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Lesser Antilles, northeastern Caribbean Sea. It occupies the southern third of the island of Saint Martin.

What is the main airport in St Maarten?

Princess Juliana Int’l Airport Holding Company N.V. Princess Juliana International Airport (IATA: SXM, ICAO: TNCM) is the main airport on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. The airport is located on the Dutch side of the island, in the country of Sint Maarten.

What airport do you fly into for St Martin?

St. Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is the major gateway for the smaller Leeward Islands of the Caribbean.

What is the most dangerous airline?

None of the airlines below attained any more than two out of seven stars.

• Tara Air. Tara Air managed to accumulate just one out of seven stars.
• Nepal Airlines. Nepal has seen nine fatal accidents over the last eight years.
• Ariana Afghan Airlines.
• Bluewing Airlines.
• Kam Air.
• Trigana Air Service.
• SCAT Airlines.

Is Maho Beach dangerous?

With winds from the airplanes reaching more than 100 mph, serious injury or even death is possible and many tourists have been blown into the ocean from the force of the jet blast. Although there are numerous signs warning people to stay away, hundreds still flock to the area for the thrill and experience.

Which side is better St Martin?

For the Best Time

American visitors might feel slightly more at home on the Dutch side, where the dollar is the de facto currency and English is the lingua franca, but you’ll find that many vendors on the French half also speak English and will offer you a competitive dollar-to-euro exchange rate, too.

Is St Maarten a poor country?

Although the island is a beautiful and popular destination spot for tourists, poverty is a problem for the citizens of Sint Maarten. Poverty has created very dangerous problems for the small country, including issues such as crime, illiteracy and teenage pregnancy.

What is the best time of year to go to St Maarten?

The best time to visit St. Martin and St. Maarten is May and June or between November and mid-December. These select weeks are times when hotels advertise their best rates.

Is Sint Maarten safe?

There is violent crime amongst members of the illegal drugs world, but this rarely affects tourists. The main tourist areas are generally safe, but you should take sensible precautions. Avoid remote areas at night. Do not take valuables to the beach.

What airlines fly direct to St Maarten?

Which airlines offer direct flights to St Maarten? Winair, Air Antilles Express, Saint Barth Commuter, Air France, KLM, jetBlue, American Airlines and Qatar Airways all fly non-stop to St Maarten.

Does Southwest fly to St Maarten?

Currently, six U.S.-based airlines fly to St. Maarten – American, United, Delta, JetBlue, Spirit and Sun Country. Of course, if it comes to pass, Southwest will join the airlines who make one of the most dramatic landings in aviation history when they arrive at Princess Juliana International Airport.

Is St Maarten expensive to visit?

St Maarten is not as expensive as you might think if you save money at some key points. The expenses in St Maarten are mid-level, compared to other Caribbean islands.

Do you need a passport to fly to St Maarten?

U.S. and Canadian citizens must have a passport or a combination of a birth certificate and photo ID, plus a return or ongoing ticket, to enter St. Maarten/St. countries must also have a current passport.

How much is a plane ticket to St Martin?

Good to know

Low season	September	Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
High season	December	Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Average price round-trip	$704	(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
Good deal round-trip	$220	or less
Good deal one-way	$88	or less