Travelling from Mexico City to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM): What you need to know
The timezone in Philipsburg is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Mexico City. Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport is located in Philipsburg.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to SXM. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from MEX reach their destination without delay.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to SXM flight, check yourself in to Verticca Hotel.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SXM instead:
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Getting from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport is roughly 6 kms (4 miles) from central Philipsburg. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM)
At the moment, £116 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £271. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Mexico City to SXM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Mexico City to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Philipsburg. March is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport (SXM), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Philipsburg is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Mexico City to SXM plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 26ºC.
More about Philipsburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Philipsburg right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Sint Maarten Princess Juliana Intl Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Great Bay Beach, Guana Bay Beach and Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit are top attractions which should be on any good Philipsburg itinerary.
