Travelling from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport is 50 minutes.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your PTP to SXM flight.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Air France is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PTP and SXM include:
St. Barthelemy Airport
Toussaint Louverture International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Currently, £284 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £633. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from PTP to SXM, book your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PTP to SXM by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Handy information about Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport, 70.6% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport from central Pointe-a-Pitre, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to PTP:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
If you're landing on a late Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near SXM:
Go where the road takes you with a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from addCar, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car and discover more of Philipsburg and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Princess Juliana International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
Princess Juliana International Airport is approximately 7 miles from central Philipsburg. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
February is the busiest month for flights from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Philipsburg in April.
Lock in your flight from Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport for September if you'd like to visit Philipsburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PTP to SXM sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.