Gustaf III Airport
From St Barts (SBH)
- Saba20min
Saba
Helicopter to Saba
From Gustaf III Airport, hike Mount Scenery or dive the marine park and fly home the same day. You land on the shortest commercial runway in the world.
Quick answer
St Barts to Saba by helicopter
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20min
Airport to airport, from St Barts (SBH) to Saba (SAB)02
1 to 5passengers
The helicopter is yours, however many fly03
2departure airports
Gustaf III on St Barts, or Grand Case on St MartinTwo departure points
Take off from St Barts, or from Grand Case on the French side of St Martin. Either way the helicopter is yours alone, and you book, pay and manage the flight online.
French side of St Martin
From Grand Case (SFG)
- Saba25min
Landing at Princess Juliana (SXM)? Grand Case is on the same island, about 30 to 40 minutes by road, traffic permitting. Your confirmation tells you where and when to meet us.
Where you land
One airport on the island, built on its only flat stretch of land. Step out of the helicopter and your day on Saba starts right there.
Flight times to Saba
- St Barts to Saba20 min
- Grand Case to Saba25 min
Saba · SAB
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, Saba
- Passport control on arrival; keep your passport with you for the flight.
- Your hotel can meet you there.
Saba from St Barts, there and back in a day
Spend the day on Mount Scenery's trails or under water in the marine park, and be back on St Barts before nightfall. Outbound and return are priced separately, and you see both before booking.
Plan a day tripWhat the price includes
The price you see covers the whole flight, so nothing is added at the airport.
Included
- Private aircraft
- Up to five passengers
- Airport fees and taxes
- Baggage declared when you book, within the aircraft limits
- Connection check: we let you know if your airline flight leaves too little time
- Welcome desk at St Barts airport
Optional extras
- Extra baggage flight
- Tours and picnics
Add a baggage flight as you book; tours and picnics are available on request.
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
Is there a helicopter from St Maarten to Saba?
Yes, from Grand Case (SFG) on the French side of St Martin, as well as from St Barts. If your airline lands at Princess Juliana (SXM), Grand Case is about 30 to 40 minutes away by road, traffic permitting. Enter your airline flight number when you book: you see its scheduled time, and we warn you if the connection is too short for your slot.
How long is the flight from St Barts to Saba?
Around 20 minutes from Gustaf III (SBH) to Juancho E. Yrausquin (SAB), so a full day on the island fits easily.
Can we visit Saba and come back the same day?
Yes. Choose Round trip in the booking bar, the same date for both flights and a return before nightfall. Each flight has its own price, and you see both before you book.
Do I need my passport to fly to Saba?
Yes. Passport control takes place when you land, so keep your passport with you on board.
Can I bring diving or hiking gear?
Yes, within the aircraft limits. Declare each bag as you book, giving bulky gear its own line, and two gauges show what still fits; extra pieces can fly on a separate baggage flight.
What if my plans change or the weather turns?
Manage it from your Helishift account: a new date online up to 24 hours before departure, a full refund up to 72 hours ahead, half between 72 and 24 hours. If the weather rules out the flight, you pick a full refund or another date.
Book your flight to Saba
Book from St Barts