Car Rental St Maarten Airport

Car rental information for St Maarten Airport

St Maarten Princess Juliana Airport (SXM) is an international airport located on the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of St Maarten. It is the second busiest airport in the Caribbean, after Cancun International Airport. The airport is named after Juliana of the Netherlands, who as the then reigning monarch, officially opened the airport in 1964.

SXM is the main gateway to St Maarten and is served by many major airlines including Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, KLM, United Airlines, and WestJet. The airport is also a hub for regional carriers such as Air Antilles Express, Air Caraibes, and Winair.

The airport is located on the Dutch side of the island, just 4 km (2.5 miles) from the capital of Philipsburg. It is easily accessible by taxi, with a journey time of around 15 minutes. There is also a bus service, operated by Philipsburg Jubilee Bus, which runs from the airport to Philipsburg and back every half hour.

The airport has two terminals, the main terminal and the smaller Terminal 2. The main terminal is divided into two levels, with check-in and baggage claim on the ground floor and the departure lounge on the upper level. There is a wide selection of duty-free shops, restaurants, and bars in the departure lounge.

The airport has a range of facilities and services, including free Wi-Fi, ATMs, currency exchange, and a post office. There is also a VIP lounge, which can be accessed for an additional fee.

St Maarten Princess Juliana Airport is a popular destination for tourists visiting the Caribbean, and is the gateway to some of the region’s most beautiful beaches. With its convenient location and wide range of amenities, it is well-equipped to handle the millions of passengers who pass through it each year.