Fort Louis
18th-century fort above Marigot, with views of the bay and Anguilla.
Airport · Saint Martin, France
Grand-Case Espérance SFG
3 km from central Saint Martin. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 3 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- SFG · TFFG
About the airport
Grand-Case Espérance is the airport of the French side of the island of Saint Martin. It sits next to the village of Grand-Case, in the north, about 10 km by road from Marigot. Most international and transatlantic flights land at Princess Juliana (SXM), on the Dutch side of the island.
Terminal
The airport has a single, small passenger terminal. It mainly handles regional turboprop flights to Guadeloupe, Martinique and Saint-Barthélemy, plus private aviation.
Services
The terminal has free wifi, a shop, a taxi rank in the arrivals area and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Rank in the arrivals area. Marigot is about 15-20 min away and Grand-Case just a few minutes.
Airport map
Terminal
Small single terminal. Regional flights to Guadeloupe, Martinique and Saint-Barthélemy; international flights mostly use SXM, on the Dutch side.
Saint Martin
Things to do in Saint Martin
The French part of the island of Saint Martin, shared with Dutch Sint Maarten, is an overseas collectivity. It is known for its beaches, the restaurants of Grand-Case and the market in Marigot, its capital.
Baie Orientale
The island's most popular beach, with white sand, beach bars and water sports.
Grand-Case
Bayside village known as the gourmet capital of the Caribbean, with seafront restaurants.
Îlet Pinel
Islet off the north-east coast, with calm beaches and snorkelling waters. Reached by boat from Cul-de-Sac.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Saint Martin?
Grand-Case Espérance airport is about 3 km from central Saint Martin.
How do I get from the airport to central Saint Martin?
From Grand-Case Espérance airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Grand-Case Espérance airport have?
Grand-Case Espérance has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Saint Martin?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Entrance to L'Espérance terminal: Spotting973, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal, with its departures and arrivals entrances, at the foot of the hills: Spotting973, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fort Louis: Balou46, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Baie Orientale: Clavius66, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Grand-Case: David Broad, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Îlet Pinel: Clavius66, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons