Travelling from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BGI to SXM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Caribbean Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 88.89% of services arriving on schedule, Caribbean Airlines is the most punctual carrier for BGI to SXM flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Grantley Adams International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BGI and SXM:
Piarco International Airport
Miami International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Grantley Adams International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight is C$319. A round-trip ticket right now is C$620. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BGI to SXM.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BGI to SXM.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Grantley Adams International Airport, 76.82% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bridgetown to Grantley Adams International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BGI. Whether you have an early flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Grantley Adams International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SXM instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from addCar, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car and find adventure across Philipsburg and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Princess Juliana International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
Princess Juliana International Airport to central Philipsburg has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Philipsburg. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Philipsburg is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BGI to SXM sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.