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St. Barths

French Riviera in the Caribbean. Where the ultra-wealthy winter.

French Caribbean

St. Barths has one of the most famous approach airstrips in the world. Only small aircraft can land — most visitors connect from Guadeloupe. Want me to plan the full journey?

Getting there

St. Barths Airport (TFFJ) is one of the world's most challenging airstrips — only small aircraft. Most visitors fly Guadeloupe (TFFR) then boat or seaplane transfer.

Private aviation to St. Barths — FAQs

How do you get to St. Barths by private jet?

St. Jean Airport (TFFJ) on St. Barths has a short, challenging runway in a mountain bowl. Only small aircraft (Twin Otter, Britten-Norman Islander) can land there. Most private jet travellers fly to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe (TFFR) or Sint Maarten (TNCM) and connect by boat or seaplane.

How much does it cost to get to St. Barths from the UK?

The total journey costs approximately £25,000–£40,000 for a group depending on the aircraft used for the transatlantic leg. Typical routing: London to Guadeloupe via Barbados on a heavy/ultra-long jet, then local transfer.