Amsterdam to Sint Maarten (AMS–SXM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–SXM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KLM leads the route. The flight covers 4,308 miles in approximately 8h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM | 5 | 332, 333, 789 | 8h54-8h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · SXM: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 12:00 PM in Sint Maarten.
Dutch passport holders enter Sint Maarten visa-free as citizens of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. No visa, no fee. A valid Dutch passport is required (national ID cards are not accepted). You can stay indefinitely since Sint Maarten is a constituent country within the Kingdom, though for stays over 90 days you need to register with the Census Office (Bevolking). All visitors must complete the EHAS (Electronic Health Authorization System) form at stmaaborderinspection.com before arrival.
KLM flies direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in about 9 hours. TUI also operates seasonal direct flights. SXM airport is famous for its short runway and low-altitude beach landings at Maho Beach. The airport sits on the Dutch side of the island, about 15 km from Philipsburg (the capital). Taxis are unmetered with fixed rates: airport to Philipsburg costs USD 15, airport to Maho area costs USD 6.
Sint Maarten uses the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG), pegged at 1.79 ANG per USD 1. US dollars are accepted everywhere and preferred by most businesses. Euros can be exchanged but are not commonly used for daily transactions. The island is split between Dutch Sint Maarten (south) and French Saint-Martin (north), with no border control between the two sides. Dutch is official on the southern side, but English is the daily language everywhere. No mandatory vaccinations.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–SXM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to SXM
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are connected by nonstop service from KLM. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AMS to SXM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to SXM is about 8 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,308 miles (6,933 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.