Getting to St. Barths is part of the adventure: the island doesn\u2019t accommodate large airliners, and that\u2019s just fine. Travelers have two main options\u2014by air, with one of the most spectacular landings in the world, or by sea, which is more economical. Here\u2019s how to plan your arrival without any stress.<\/p>\n
The typical itinerary: a long-haul flight to Saint Martin (Princess Juliana International Airport), followed by a short, 10- to 15-minute connecting flight to the St. Barths airport. The small planes operated by regional airlines weave through the hills before landing on one of the shortest runways in the commercial aviation world\u2014the view from the left-hand window is guaranteed to be spectacular. Seasonal flights are also available from Guadeloupe, Antigua, or San Juan.<\/p>\n
Tip from an expert: Allow plenty of time for your connection in Saint Martin (customs procedures can take a while), and travel light\u2014baggage allowances on small planes are strict.<\/p>\n
From Saint Martin, regular ferries connect Marigot (on the French side) or Philipsburg (on the Dutch side) to Gustavia in 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on sea conditions. This is the most economical option and is also popular with those who find small planes intimidating. The crossing can get rough in heavy swells: those with sensitive stomachs should travel in the morning and take a motion sickness pill beforehand.<\/p>\n
Whether it's the airport or the port, you're about ten minutes away from everything. From Maison Fleur de Lune in Grande Saline<\/a>, the concierge service arranges for the transfer and the rental car<\/a> What awaits you: You\u2019ll go from the plane to the tropical garden in just 15 minutes, without waiting in line. To help you choose the right travel dates, our guide When to Visit St. Barths<\/a> usefully complements logistics.<\/p>\n Is there a direct flight to St. Barths from Paris? No, the airport only accommodates small regional aircraft; you\u2019ll need to connect in Saint Martin, sometimes via Guadeloupe.<\/p>\n Is the landing dangerous? It\u2019s spectacular but perfectly controlled: the pilots undergo specialized training for this runway, and the route has an excellent safety record.<\/p>\n Airplane or ferry\u2014which should you choose? Take the plane to save time and enjoy the experience; take the ferry if you\u2019re on a budget or have a lot of luggage. Many travelers combine the two: flying there and taking the ferry back.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rejoindre St Barth fait partie de l’aventure : l’\u00eele n’accueille pas les gros porteurs, et c’est tr\u00e8s bien ainsi. Deux voies principales s’offrent aux voyageurs \u2014 les airs, avec l’un des atterrissages les plus spectaculaires du monde, et la mer, plus \u00e9conomique. Voici comment organiser votre arriv\u00e9e sans stress. Par avion : le grand frisson […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-conseils-voyage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20021","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20021"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20021\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20084,"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20021\/revisions\/20084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20021"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20021"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.st-barth-fleurdelune.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n