Princess Juliana · SXM
Private helicopter, St Maarten to St Barts
Private helicopter from St Maarten to St Barts
Leave Princess Juliana (SXM) or Grand Case on St Martin and step out at Gustaf III (SBH) on St Barts about 15 minutes later. The helicopter is yours alone, for one to five passengers: book and pay online in a few minutes, then manage any cancellation from your account.
Quick answer
How long is the helicopter flight from St Maarten to St Barts?
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15min
Princess Juliana (SXM) to Gustaf III (SBH), no ferry crossing02
Private
The cabin is yours: no shared seats, no strangers on board03
1 to 5passengers
One price for the aircraft, however many of you flyFrom booking to takeoff
Route, date, passengers, payment: you settle it all online, in one place.
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Start with one way or round trip.
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Pick a date, then your takeoff time among slots updated in real time.
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Name your passengers and declare your baggage.
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See the exact price, then pay online in a secure window.
Take your time: nothing is charged until you confirm. Pay by card, or with Apple Pay or Google Pay when your device supports it.
Your confirmation reaches your inbox with the booking reference, the time to arrive and the practical details, and the flight goes into your calendar in one tap.
Before sunset
St Barts airport closes at nightfall: no night flights.
When you book, only the slots that land before closing are offered. Enter your airline flight number and you know before you pay whether a late long-haul still fits, not at the airport.
More about St Barts airportAirports: Princess Juliana (SXM) and Gustaf III (SBH)
Take off from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) on Sint Maarten and land at Gustaf III Airport (SBH) in Saint-Jean, St Barts. Heading back, you fly the same route in reverse.
About 15 minutes in the air, and no airline check-in counter to queue at: your confirmation gives you the meeting point and the time, and your QR code does the rest.
Gustaf III · SBH
Saint-Barth
Your helicopter, its operator
Private
Your flight is private, the helicopter chartered in full for you: one price covers the aircraft, from one to five passengers.
Aircraft
Five passenger seats on board: you fly an AS350 B2, or an aircraft of equivalent capacity.
Operator
France Copter, the operator and actual carrier, flies every trip. Helishift takes care of your booking, your payment and your follow-up.
Your baggage, your connections
Know exactly what fits before you fly: declare your bags by category as you book and watch two gauges, weight and volume, fill up. An item outside the usual formats goes in as custom baggage, with its weight, volume and a short description.
- Oversized itemOutside the usual categories? Give it its own line and the gauges count it in.
- Dedicated baggage flightGauges full? Your extra pieces travel on a separate flight, with one single invoice.
- Your flight numberEnter your commercial flight and see its scheduled time, with a warning if the connection is too short.
A booking that stays flexible
Cancel from your Helishift account: full refund up to 72 h before departure.
Plans change: get a full refund up to 72 hours before departure, or half between 72 and 24 hours, straight from your Helishift account. Inside the last 24 hours, or if you do not show up, the flight is not refunded.
- WeatherWeather is never your risk: if the flight cannot leave safely, you cancel free of charge and choose a full refund or another date.
- Change of datePlans moved? Shift your flight online up to 24 h before departure, in a few clicks, at the new date's price.
Frequently asked questions
Another question? Write to contact@helishift.com
How long is the helicopter flight from St Maarten to St Barts?
About 15 minutes, from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Gustaf III Airport (SBH). When you choose your slot, you see the exact takeoff time and the estimated arrival.
How many passengers can fly on the private helicopter?
Up to five passengers in all. You charter the whole helicopter, so the price does not change whether you travel alone or as five.
How much baggage can I bring?
As much as the weight and volume on board allow. While you book, two gauges show the space left with each bag you add. Once they are full, a dedicated baggage flight takes the rest.
What happens if my plane is late?
Leave yourself a comfortable margin: the booking flow warns you when a connection is too short. Your flight number helps us organise your welcome, but it is not a guaranteed tracking service. If your plane lands too late for your helicopter slot, the booking counts as a no-show and our cancellation terms apply.
How far in advance should I book my helicopter flight?
Book as soon as your dates are set: slots and availability are shown in real time, and online booking stays open until 24 hours before departure.
Can I book a round trip between St Maarten and St Barts?
Yes. Select "Round trip" on the first screen, then choose a slot for the outbound flight and another for the return, from St Barts back to Princess Juliana.
From St Maarten, St Barts is about 15 minutes away
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