Airport
Gustaf III Airport (SBH)
Also known as St. Jean Airport, Gustaf III Airport is the main air gateway to Saint Barthélemy, located close to St. Jean Beach and just a short drive from Gustavia and the island's resort areas. Compare taxis, private transfers, and rental cars for easy onward travel to hotels, villas, and beaches across the island.
Passengers
Luggage
About Gustaf III Airport
Gustaf III Airport is the main air gateway to Saint Barthélemy, a small French overseas collectivity in the Caribbean. The airport sits on a hillside above St. Jean Beach and is best known for its short 646-meter runway, which is limited to small propeller aircraft and light planes and operates only during daylight hours.
Located in St. Jean, about 3 km from the capital Gustavia, the airport connects the island with regional destinations such as Sint Maarten, Guadeloupe, San Juan, and other nearby islands. Its single compact terminal keeps the arrival and departure process quick, with passengers walking directly between the aircraft and the small building.
There is no public bus service from the airport, so travellers typically use taxis, pre-booked private transfers, hotel pickups, or rental cars to reach hotels, villas, and beaches across the island. Most destinations on Saint Barthélemy are within a short drive.
The airport's small terminal includes check-in areas, a limited departure lounge, baggage reclaim, and car rental desks. Its size and daylight-only operation make it a practical but distinctive gateway for visitors arriving in Saint Barthélemy.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Gustaf III Airport operates from a single, compact open-air passenger terminal used for all arrivals and departures. There are no separate domestic or international terminals, and regional airlines share the same small building and apron.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Gustaf III Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Gustaf III Airport to hotels, villas, and destinations across Saint Barthélemy, including Gustavia and St. Jean.
Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
Rent a car at Gustaf III Airport for independent travel across Saint Barthélemy's steep, scenic roads and onward journeys to beaches and nearby towns.
Bus & Group Transfers
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