Search Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Saint Maarten (Sint Maarten)

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is very close to the city centre and for this reason very easy to reach. You can reach the airport in a short time if your hotel, like many accommodation options in Fort Lauderdale, offers free shuttle services. You can take a taxi or drive your rented vehicle to the airport, where you can also return it. Buses and commuter trains are available for those who prefer public transportation.  

Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport is made up of 4 big terminals. Don’t forget that to avoid long walks you can take advantage of the free shuttle services provided between the terminals.

Taxi

In Fort Lauderdale, taxi fares are calculated based on the area travelling to, not on the distance covered. In normal traffic conditions, it only takes 7 to 8 minutes to reach the airport from the city centre. You can easily find a taxi in the city centre or ask your hotel to arrange a taxi in advance.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Most of the hotels in Fort Lauderdale offer free shuttle services. With such a service provided by the hotel, you can easily and quickly reach the airport without paying any fees.

Car Rental

There are many car companies located in the city centre. You can reach the airport by renting a vehicle that is suitable to your budget. Take the U.S. Route 1 (US 1) to get from the city centre to the airport. This journey lasts approximately 10 minutes in normal traffic conditions.

Bus

You can reach the airport from the city centre in half an hour by using bus route 1.

Commuter Rail

Use the commuter rail if you are planning to travel to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport from the areas of Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach. Once you get out of the station, take the free shuttle buses available to reach the terminal buildings.

Airport Information

Located just 3 miles from the city centre, the airport serves passengers with 3 duty free shops and various other stores. There are also many cafes, bars and restaurants at the airport that offer options for almost every taste. Live music performances are staged almost every day at Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport. Free Wi-Fi is available across all 4 terminal buildings.

Passengers can prefer one of the different vehicle options to reach the center from Princess Juliana International Airport, which takes approximately 25 minutes to drive to Philipsburg, the magnificent capital city of Sint Maarten Island. In order to go to the center of the island, which is world-famous due to its wildlife and brilliant beaches, you can easily rent a car or make use of VIP services at the airport.

Those who would like to go to the center from Princess Juliana International Airport as a group of 5-6 individuals or more can make a reservation for one of the bigger vehicles of the tour operators.

Besides, it is extremely easy to find a taxi at arrival times of the airplanes at the airport. With the taxis that are quite practical to go to the center, you can reach Philipsburg, which is considered as the center of Sint Maarten Island, in less than 30 minutes without waiting in front of the terminal. 

Car Rental 

Visitors who land on Princess Juliana International Airport can opt for going to the center by renting a car from rental companies such as Avis, Best Deal, Hertz and Empress Rent A Car almost at all hours of the day. There are also rental companies available, such as Paradise Island Car Rental, Safari Car Rental, Best Deal Car Rental, Budget Car Rental and Sushine Car Rental for domestic and foreign tourists who would like to rent a car at the airport. While renting a car to reach the center and other spots on the island, do not forget that your passport and other travel documents may be required. If you are going to travel on the island for the first time, get one of the offline maps, which you can use in places with no internet connection, with you. 

Tour Shuttle

Tour shuttles provided at Princess Juliana International Airport by many different companies such as Xaro Tours & Transportation, St. Maarten Sightseeing Tours, Transco SARL and D & J Tours are among the alternatives to go to the center. The difference between shuttles and taxis and rental cars is that reservation for shuttles needs to be made a few days or weeks earlier. If you need to take a shuttle, you can ask for a shuttle with a reasonable price by contacting the hotel you are going to stay on the island before you take the airplane. 

VIP Service  

To go to Philipsburg from the airport, you can benefit from the vehicles of VIP services, which offer a more comfortable journey. Companies such as Island Reps and VIP Destinations provide transportation from the airport to different places within the island. 

Taxi 

You can go to the mesmerizing beaches in and around Philipsburg by taxi as well. Moreover, taxis can be found at the airport gates in accordance with the arrival times of the flights. Bargaining a price is not so much possible in the taxis of Princess Juliana International Airport. However, it is always possible to learn about the average price you are going to pay or a fixed price in advance.