San Juan to Gustavia flights
Gustavia lies 350 km (217 mi) east of San Juan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| San Juan | Gustavia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Puerto Rico | Saint Barthelemy |
| Population | 418,140 | 5,988 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Puerto_Rico) | UTC-4 (America/St_Barthelemy) |
| Nearest large airport | SJU, 11 km out | SXM, 32 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Gustavia
Crossing from Puerto Rico into Saint Barthelemy: money changes from the Dollar to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +590.
Airports at each end
Leaving San Juan
San Juan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG, 1 km), José Aponte de la Torre Airport (NRR, 55 km), Mercedita International Airport (PSE, 70 km), Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS, 74 km), Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX, 86 km).
Arriving in Gustavia
Gustavia is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB, 67 km), St. Jean Airport (SBH, 1 km), Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (SFG, 31 km), Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA, 41 km), F. D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX, 47 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Juliana International Airport | SXM | 32 km (20 mi) | 7,546 ft | 13 ft |
| Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport | SKB | 67 km (42 mi) | 7,602 ft | 170 ft |
| St. Jean Airport (regional) | SBH | 1 km (1 mi) | 2,119 ft | 49 ft |
| Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (regional) | SFG | 31 km (19 mi) | 3,937 ft | 7 ft |
| Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (regional) | AXA | 41 km (25 mi) | 5,462 ft | 127 ft |
| F. D. Roosevelt Airport (regional) | EUX | 47 km (29 mi) | 4,265 ft | 129 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gustavia from San Juan?
350 km (217 mi) in a straight line, east of San Juan.
How long does it take to get from San Juan to Gustavia by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Juan and Gustavia?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Juan to Gustavia flights?
Typically Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM); Gustavia also has SKB, SBH, SFG, AXA, EUX.
What currency do I need in Gustavia?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.