Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM): what you need to know
Your LHR to SXM flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and SXM include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Rs138,617 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs241,823. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LHR to SXM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to SXM by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SXM:
Pick up a Princess Juliana International Airport rental car and explore Philipsburg and beyond with your own wheels. AddCar, Europcar and Ace Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Princess Juliana International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to central Philipsburg
Princess Juliana International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Philipsburg. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Philipsburg. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport for September if you want to visit Philipsburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 29ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHR to SXM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.