How to reach Saint Maarten from United States

Here’s some information about how to reach Saint Maarten from United States. Saint Maarten, the North Eastern Caribbean Island is well connected to United States of America by both air and sea. The island has two airports – Princess Juliana International Airport near Maho Beach and L’Esperance Airport at Grand Case. There are many daily flights to Saint Maarten by various operators from world over. American Airlines, American Eagle, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways operate flights from various destinations in US to the Saint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport. Being small, L’Esperance Airport is more for small jets and propeller planes.

It is wise to book your tickets and St.Maarten Villa Rentals in advance especially if you are traveling during the peak season, i.e. between December and April. This will help you save some money too. The distance from New York, USA to St. Maarten Island is approximately 2600 kilometers, while that from Chicago is 3500 kilometers. It will take approximately 4 to 5 hours to fly from USA. There is immigration check at the airport for both the French and Dutch sides of the Saint Maarten Island.

St. Martin is a favorite among the cruise lovers. Many cruise liners like MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, P&O Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean International, Seabourn, Star Clippers, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Crystal Cruises and Windjammer Barefoot Cruises dock their ships at the island’s Dr. A. C. Wathey Cruise Pier. If you are looking for accommodation post your cruise journey you can check out some Caribbean beachfront rentals available. If you are visiting other Caribbean islands, then you can reach St. Martin with the help of ferry and also local flights which take very little time.