A B747 is scheduled to land on SXM every Sunday around 14h00 (2:00p) and every Monday & Thursday at 13h15 (1:15p).


Click PJIA Timetable for a complete airline arrival/departure schedule.

Click Flight Aware's live flight tracker for PJIA (SXM).

What type of documents do I need to enter SXM?
U.S. citizens need a valid passport, a return travel ticket or docs for next international destination. Canadian citizens need a valid passport or a birth certificate with a raised seal and a picture ID, a return travel ticket or docs for next international destination. Note: U.S. citizens must have a valid passport upon return when they disembark at a U.S. airport.

Does SXM have a departure fee?
Yes, it was still US-$30 payable in cash or travellers check per person when we left from Princess Juliana International Airport on December 09, 2010. AA though had already charged us for the departure fee when we got our frequent flyer tickets months earlier, so we didn't have to stand in line to pay this fee.

How much does it cost to mail a picture postcard?
In December 2010 it took 1.00€ to mail a postcard from St. Martin (the French side) to the USA, Canada and other than FWI Caribbean islands or Venezuela. It was 0.50€ to France and the other FWI islands. It'll take a 1.00€ stamp to mail a regular sized picture postcard the rest of the world (e.g. Austria & Germany). The post office in Marigot (La Poste) is open Mon-Fri from 7:00a-5:30p and on Sat from 7:30a-12:00p. The post office in Grand Case has abbreviated opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri from 7:30a-12:30p, Wed from 8:30a-12:30p and Sat from 7:30a-11:00p.
The little stationary store by Tap Five in Orient Bay Village only sells you the stamps when you buy the picture postcards from them. That can save you a trip to La Poste.

What is the gambling age in St. Maarten casinos?
As per Sint Maarten casino regulations persons under 18 are not admitted.

What's the voltage on SXM?
In St. Maarten the outlets are like those in the USA (110V, 60 cycles), but in St. Martin everything runs on 220 volts, 60 cycles. So, a converter and adapter plugs may be needed for travel appliances.

What currency do they use on SXM?
The official currency of the Dutch side is the Netherlands Antilles florin (NAf), while the Euro (€ or EUR) reigns on the French side. However, U.S. dollars are widely accepted on both sides. Nearly all prices are listed in the local currency and U.S.-$. The Netherlands Antilles florin, though, is generally not accepted for payment on the French side. Major credit cards can be used at most hotels and restaurants, and there are a number of ATMs and currency exchanges on the island.

When are the supermarkets open?
Dutch Side
Cost-U-Less is a Costco type of store and it's open Mo-Sa 9:00a-9:00p & Su 9:00a-3:00p.
Food Express has several locations including their newest and largest by La Terrace Hotel at Maho which is open Mo-Su 8:00a-12:00a (08h00-24h00).
Le Grand Marché is now at 3 locations. It is the island's largest supermarket and has a wide variety of ethnic foods including Dutch, French, American, Oriental and Kosher for sale.
Sang's Super Center is located near Bobby's Marina in P'burg; it's open Mo-Sa 8:00a-9:00p & Su 8:30a-3:00p.
French Side
Match Supermarché is located in Howell Center in Marigot; it's open Mo-Sa 9:00a-8:00p & Su 9:00a-1:00p.
U.S Supermarché is located near the bridge connecting Sandy Ground and Marigot; it is open Mo-Su 8:00a-10:00p.
U.S Supermarché also has a smaller branch in Grand Case which is open Mo-Su 8:00a-8:00p.
U.S Market (supermarché) opened on Dec 10, 2009 near the roundabout to Cul-de-Sac - Orient Beach - Grand Case. It is open Mo-Sa 8:00a-10:00p and Su 8:00a-1:00p.

What is the SXM topography like?
The shoreline of the island is dotted with bays and coves and has more than 30 white-sand beaches. In the interior, rolling hills rise from shallow ponds that were once flourishing salt mines. Paradise Peak on the French side is the highest point on the island at 1,390 feet or 423.7 meters. Simpson Bay Lagoon, one of the Caribbean's largest landlocked bodies of water, dominates the west side of the island.

Is the water safe to drink on SXM?
Yes, it is...most hotels (including timeshare places) use desalinated ocean water. Some use cistern water (collected rain water). Bottled water (with gas or w/o gas) is available in all the supermarkets and restaurants.

What is a lolo?
The origin of the name lolo for the roadside or beach bbq grills is a much discussed subject. The lolo is really the grill, not the business. A metal oil barrel, cut in half lengthwise and fitted with a grill for cooking is called a lolo. The use of the term has apparently been generalized by tourists to refer to the whole place, but it's really just the grill. Talk of the Town and Sky's the Limit in Grand-Case, Pedro's on Orient Beach and Johnny B 'Under the Tree' in Cole Bay are well known lolos.

What languages are spoken on SXM?
Though Dutch and French are the official languages of Sint Maarten and Saint Martin, respectively, English is spoken everywhere. A growing number of islanders in both countries also speak Spanish. You will hear Créole spoken in St. Martin, where a French phrase book comes in handy.

What is sand gravity?
Sand gravity was best defined by Gretchen (aka GSK) on the TTOL forum:
"Sand gravity refers to the natural phenomenon that affects about 80% of SXM visitors. It happens when you are lying on the beach, totally relaxed, looking out at the clear turquoise water, with a cold one in your hand. At that precise moment, all the plans you made before your trip…the shops you wanted to go to, the sights you wanted see, and all the 'other' things you wanted to do on your trip, somehow seem utterly ridiculous. You realize that nothing is as important as what you are doing at that moment. The thought of doing anything other than lying in the sand, looking at the big blue, and having a cold one is out of the question. That, my friend, is sand gravity at its best."

How far is (?) from PJIA?
if you turn left from the parking lot: