L'Espérance · SFG
Private helicopter from SFG to SBH
Private helicopter from Grand Case to St Barts
Reach St Barts in about 15 minutes from the French side of St Martin: take off from L'Espérance Airport (SFG) in Grand Case and land at Gustaf III (SBH). The whole helicopter is yours for one to five passengers, booked and paid online in minutes, and cancellable from your account.
From search to takeoff
Route, date, passengers, payment: you settle everything yourself, online, at your own pace.
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Start with a one-way trip or a round trip.
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Pick your day, then a takeoff time from those open live.
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Name your passengers and the bags each one brings.
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Confirm the exact amount and pay through a secure online checkout.
You pay nothing until you confirm. A secure payment window then opens for your card, or for Apple Pay and Google Pay when your device supports them.
Everything you need for the day lands in your confirmation email: booking reference, the time to arrive and the practical details, with one tap to add the flight to your calendar.
Airports: L'Espérance (SFG) and Gustaf III (SBH)
A short hop from one island airport to the next: you leave L'Espérance (SFG) in Grand Case, on the French side of St Martin, and land at Gustaf III (SBH) in Saint-Jean, St Barts. Your return flies the same route the other way.
About 15 minutes in the air, and your confirmation tells you exactly when to arrive, usually 30 minutes before takeoff.
Staying on the French side of St Martin? Grand Case lets you take off on your own side of the island, with no need to cross to Princess Juliana on the Dutch side.
Gustaf III · SBH
Saint-Barth
Your private helicopter and its operator
Private
The cabin is yours alone. You charter the whole helicopter, so the price stays the same whether one passenger flies or five.
Aircraft
Settle into one of five passenger seats aboard an AS350 B2 or another helicopter of the same capacity.
Operator
France Copter, operator and actual carrier, flies you on every trip, while Helishift looks after the booking, the payment and the follow-up with you.
Your bags and your connections
See at a glance what fits on board: list your bags by category and two gauges, weight and volume, fill as you go. An unusual item goes in as custom baggage, with its weight, its volume and a short description.
- Oversized itemBringing something unusual? Give it its own line and the gauges count it.
- Dedicated baggage flightGauges full? Extra pieces can travel on a separate baggage flight, with everything on a single invoice.
- Your flight numberLinking up with a commercial flight? Enter its number: we check its scheduled time and let you know if the gap before your slot is too short.
Freedom to change your plans
Flexible cancellation, directly in your Helishift account: a full refund up to 72 h before departure.
A full refund up to 72 hours before departure, half between 72 and 24 hours. Within the last 24 hours, or if you do not show up, the fare is not refunded.
- WeatherWeather unfit for a safe flight? Cancelling is free: take a full refund or pick another date, your call.
- Change of dateSwitch dates online up to 24 h before departure: a few clicks, and the price adjusts to the new date.
Frequently asked questions
Another question? Write to contact@helishift.com
How long is the helicopter flight from Grand Case to St Barts?
About 15 minutes from L'Espérance Airport (SFG), on the French side of St Martin, to Gustaf III Airport (SBH). You see the exact takeoff time and estimated arrival as soon as you pick your slot.
Staying on the French side of St Martin: why leave from Grand Case?
Because you leave from the side of the island where you are staying: L'Espérance Airport (SFG) is on the French side, so there is no trip across to Princess Juliana. The helicopter is reserved for your party of one to five, and you pay for the aircraft, not the seat.
Can all our group's luggage leave Grand Case with us?
Yes, within the weight and volume the helicopter carries. Declare each bag by category while booking and two gauges show what still fits; anything beyond can follow on a dedicated baggage flight, billed on the same invoice.
I have a commercial flight before my helicopter: what if it runs late?
Give us its number when you book: we compare its scheduled time with your slot and warn you if the connection looks too tight. This check is not a guaranteed tracking service: if the plane lands too late for your slot, the booking counts as a no-show under the cancellation terms. A slot with a comfortable margin lets you travel with peace of mind.
How late can I book a flight from Grand Case?
Online, up to 24 hours before departure. Open slots update live, so booking as soon as your French-side stay is set gives you the widest choice.
Can I fly back to Grand Case after my stay on St Barts?
Yes. Choose "Round trip" on the first screen and hold two slots: one out to St Barts, one back to L'Espérance Airport (SFG).
St Barts is about 15 minutes from Grand Case
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