Gustavia
The capital, set around a natural harbour full of yachts, with shops, restaurants and Swedish heritage.
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Airport · Saint Barthélemy, France
Saint-Barthélemy Rémy de Haenen SBH
1 km from central Saint Barthélemy. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Saint-Barthélemy Rémy de Haenen Airport, in the Saint-Jean district, is famous for its spectacular approach: aircraft skim over the Col de la Tourmente and the runway, about 650 m long, ends at Saint-Jean beach. It is about 2 km from Gustavia.
Terminal
The airport has a single small terminal by the beach. Only small aircraft and light turboprops can operate here, and pilots need a special qualification. Flights come mainly from Saint Martin, Guadeloupe and other nearby Caribbean islands.
Services
The terminal has car rental desks and a taxi rank; cafés and shops are a short walk away.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. Gustavia is about 5 min away. Many travellers pick up a rental car at the airport itself.
Airport map
Terminal
Small single terminal by Saint-Jean beach. Only light aircraft and small turboprops, mainly from Saint Martin and Guadeloupe.
Saint Barthélemy
Things to do in Saint Barthélemy
Saint Barthélemy (St Barths) is a small volcanic island in the Antilles and a French overseas collectivity. It was a Swedish colony for almost a century, hence the name of its capital, Gustavia. Today it is an upmarket destination of coves, yachts and boutiques.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Saint Barthélemy?
Saint-Barthélemy Rémy de Haenen airport is about 1 km from central Saint Barthélemy.
How do I get from the airport to central Saint Barthélemy?
From Saint-Barthélemy Rémy de Haenen airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Saint-Barthélemy Rémy de Haenen airport have?
Saint-Barthélemy Rémy de Haenen has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Saint Barthélemy?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The runway, which ends at Saint-Jean beach: Torrey Wiley, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport at dusk, among the hills: Drozdp, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Light aircraft on the apron: David Broad, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gustavia: Kevin Gabbert - User: (WT-shared) Kevin James at wts wikivoyage, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Shell Beach: David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Anse de Grande Saline: David Broad, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Anse de Colombier: SV Zanshin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons