What to know about booking a Saint Martin Airport taxi in 2026
- -Welcome Pickups: From €70 (USD 79) to Philipsburg at a fixed fare.
- –Standard taxi fare: Around €18 (USD 20) during the day or €22 (USD 25) at night to Philipsburg.
- –Journey time: Approximately 20 minutes for the 11 km trip to the city center.
- –Taxi rank location: Just outside the terminal exit, after Customs and the Meet & Greet Hall. Follow the taxi signs to the dispatcher, who will direct you to a vehicle.
A taxi from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Philipsburg (city center) costs €18 (USD 20) daytime, €22 (USD 25) at night. Welcome Pickups private transfer costs from €70 (USD 79) fixed fare. The ride takes around 20 minutes to cover 11 km.
Saint Martin is a shared island: the Dutch side is Sint Maarten, and the French side is Saint-Martin. Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), the main international gateway, is on the Dutch side. The border is generally open, with no routine passport checks between the two sides.
Dutch-side taxis use regulated zone-based fares that vary by destination, passenger numbers, luggage, and travel time. Public minibuses operate on the island, but there is no direct bus service from SXM Airport. A pre-booked Welcome Pickups private transfer to your driver is arranged in advance, so you can meet them on arrival without searching for transport or queuing for a taxi.
Note: The airport has a new curbside check-in facility under construction that began in August 2026 and is expected to continue for around four months. You may encounter changes around the terminal’s curbside areas during this period.
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How much does a taxi cost from Saint Martin Airport?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT MARTIN AIRPORT TO PHILIPSBURG | 18 € | 22 € | 20 MIN |
| SAINT MARTIN AIRPORT TO MARIGOT | 25 € | 35 € | 20 MIN |
| SAINT MARTIN AIRPORT TO GRAND CASE | 35 € | 45 € | 20 MIN |
| SAINT MARTIN AIRPORT TO MAHO BEACH | 7 € | 9 € | 3 MIN |
| SAINT MARTIN AIRPORT TO DAWN BEACH | 35 € | 45 € | 27 MIN |
| SAINT MARTIN AIRPORT TO SIMPSONS BAY | 7 € | 9 € | 5 MIN |
How much does a taxi cost from Saint Martin Airport?
Taxi fares depend on your destination and the number of passengers. For 1–2 passengers, published fares include €18 (USD 20) to Philipsburg, €25 (USD 28) to Marigot, €7 (USD 7.90) to Maho Beach. Night surcharges apply, with fares increasing by 25% from 22:00 to midnight and 50% from midnight to 05:00.
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How does a Saint Martin Airport taxi work with Welcome Pickups?
When you pre-book a Welcome Pickups transfer, you can avoid trying to identify a driver or arrange transport after getting through Customs and Immigration.
How to book and meet your Welcome Pickups driver after you land:
1. Book your transfer before flying. Enter your destination, passenger and luggage details, and flight number to receive your booking confirmation and transfer quote.
2. Complete the St. Maarten ED Card before your trip. The official travel information recommends completing the free online form through the official government system before arrival.
3. Clear Immigration and collect your luggage. SXM directs arriving passengers through Immigration before baggage claim, followed by Customs.
4. Continue to the Meet & Greet Hall where transportation services are accessible after Customs.
5. Meet your Welcome driver as per the meeting-point instructions and driver details. Welcome drivers meet travelers at the arranged location and help with luggage.
6. Your driver escorts you to the car rather than leaving you to search the airport parking area yourself.
Welcome provides 60 minutes of complimentary airport waiting time. When you provide your flight number, the driver monitors delays and adjusts the pickup accordingly.
Where is the taxi rank at Saint Martin Airport?
At Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Sint Maarten, the official taxi stand is just outside the terminal exit, after you clear Customs and enter the Meet & Greet Hall. Follow the taxi signs to the dispatcher, who will direct you to an available vehicle.
Where can I travel from Saint Martin Airport?
SXM sits close to Maho and Simpson Bay, while the French-side destinations require a longer drive across the island. Welcome Pickups offers private transfer at a fixed fare to the following destinations:
- -Marigot, the main town on the French side of Saint Martin, is around 20–30 minutes from SXM and costs from €70 (USD 79).
- -Grand Case, on the northern French side and known for its restaurants and beach, is around 30–45 minutes from SXM and approximately costs from €75 (USD 85).
- -Maho Beach, immediately beside the airport runway, is one of the shortest airport journeys. A welcome taxi costs from €43 (USD 48), with the trip taking roughly 5–10 minutes depending on traffic.
- -Dawn Beach, on the southeastern side of the island near Oyster Pond, is around 25–40 minutes from SXM and costs from €79 (USD 89).
Useful tips for getting a taxi from SXM Airport
- Make sure you are flying into the right Saint Martin Airport. Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is the main international airport on the Dutch side. The French side has Grand Case Airport (SFG) for mainly regional flights.
- Cash remains useful for taxis, particularly because card acceptance can vary. US dollars and Caribbean guilders are commonly used on the Dutch side, while French-side fares are published in euros. Confirm your payment method before starting the journey.
- Complete the ED Card before flying. St. Maarten's official travel guidance recommends completing the free online Embarkation/Disembarkation Card before arrival. Be careful of third-party websites charging a fee for an officially free form.
- Remember the hurricane season. St. Maarten's hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30. Tropical weather can affect flights and road conditions, so check your airline and local weather information before traveling during this period.
- Expect changes around the terminal curbside area in late 2026. A new curbside check-in facility is under construction, with work expected to take approximately three to four months from August 2026.