Why go
- Place in Sint Maarten, Kingdom of the Netherlands.
History
Philipsburg is the main town and capital of Sint Maarten, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is located on the southern coast of Saint Martin island, between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond. It serves as the main port of entry, with the major airport and port located in the vicinity. Tourism is the main economic activity, supported by extensive lodgings and cultural activities. As of 2017, the town had 1,894 inhabitants.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 23 airlines, 33 direct destinations
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT, AT4) · 9 routes: Basse Terre, Charlestown, Dominica, Gustavia, Oranjestad, Saba, Santo Domingo, The Valley, Tortola
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (Dash 8-300, AT4, ATR 72) · 7 routes: Antigua, Basse Terre, Castries, Dominica, St. Croix Island, St. Thomas, Tortola
- American Airlines AA (757, A319, A330-200, 737-800) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Miami, New York, Philadelphia
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 4 routes: Dominica, San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola
- US Airways US (757, A319, A330-200, 737-800, 757-200) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Miami, New York, Philadelphia
- Air Antilles Express 3S (ATR 42) · 3 routes: Dominica, Pointe-a-pitre, Santo Domingo
- Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (M83) · 3 routes: Port-au-prince, Santo Domingo, Willemstad
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Boston, New York, San Juan
- United Airlines UA (737-700) · 3 routes: Chicago, Newark, Washington
- Air Caraïbes TX (A330-200, CNA) · 2 routes: Gustavia, Paris
- BVI Airways XV (J32) · 2 routes: Dominica, Tortola
- Caribbean Airlines BW (737-800) · 2 routes: Bridgetown, Kingston
- Delta Air Lines DL (757-200, 757) · 2 routes: Atlanta, New York
- Air France AF (A340-300) · 1 route: Paris
- Alitalia AZ (A340-300) · 1 route: Paris*
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190, 737-700) · 1 route: Panama City
- Corsairfly SS (A330-200) · 1 route: Paris*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (747) · 1 route: Willemstad
- PAN Air PV (CNC, BNT) · 1 route: Gustavia
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
- SOCHI AIR CHATER Q3 (BNI) · 1 route: The Valley
- Spirit Airlines NK (A320) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- PAN Air PV (BNT, CNC) · 3 routes: Antigua, Philipsburg, St. Martin
- T.J. Air TJ (CNC, PL2) · 3 routes: Antigua, San Juan, St. Thomas
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 2 routes: Philipsburg, Saba
- Air Antilles Express 3S (DHT) · 1 route: Pointe-a-pitre
- Air Caraïbes TX (CNA) · 1 route: Philipsburg
- Corsairfly SS (ATR) · 1 route: Pointe-a-pitre*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (Dash 8-300, ATR 72, AT4) · 2 routes: Antigua, St. Thomas
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 1 route: San Juan
- SOCHI AIR CHATER Q3 (BNI) · 1 route: Philipsburg
- T.J. Air TJ (PL2) · 1 route: San Juan
- Windward Islands Airways WM (DHT) · 1 route: Philipsburg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Air Antilles Express 3S (ATR 42) · 1 route: Pointe-a-pitre
- Air Caraïbes TX (ATR 72) · 1 route: Pointe-a-pitre
- Corsairfly SS (ATR) · 1 route: Pointe-a-pitre*
- PAN Air PV (BNT) · 1 route: Gustavia
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Philipsburg — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: The Edge Ferry, 0.7 km); routes include Marigot, Saint-Martin - Gustavia, Saint-Barthélemy, Îlet Pinel, Marigot, Saint-Martin - Blowing Point, Anguilla.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Philipsburg. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.