NEW YEAR · DECEMBER 2026
St Barths New Year's — private jet charter
St Barths over New Year's is the single highest-yield private aviation week in the Caribbean. Gustaf III / St Jean (SBH) is restricted to specially-rated turboprops and very light jets — most clients fly a heavy jet to San Juan or St Maarten and connect by King Air, PC-12 or helicopter.
Why charter for St Barths NYE
Commercial connections through SXM during the holiday week are slow and unreliable. The yacht is already in Gustavia; the jet needs to deliver guests on a specific tide window and a specific dinner reservation. Charter is the only sequence that holds.
Airports
SBH
Gustaf III / St Jean
Daylight VFR only; PC-12, King Air 200/350, Cessna Caravan — rated pilots only.
SXM
Princess Juliana, St Maarten
Heavy / ultra-long jet arrival; 8 min helicopter or 10 min light hop to SBH.
SJU
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Transatlantic arrival point; tech stop or connection on Tradewind / Cape Air.
Pricing by aircraft category
| CATEGORY | PAX | EXAMPLE | FROM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy (NYC → SXM) | 10–14 | Falcon 2000, G450 | $58,000 |
| Ultra-long (LON → SXM) | 14–18 | G650, Global 7500 | $165,000 |
| SXM → SBH connection | 6–8 | PC-12, King Air 350 | $4,500 |
| SXM → SBH helicopter | 5–6 | Airbus H125 / H130 | $3,800 |
Book by mid-October. SBH slot pairs and SXM parking close by early November.
VIP itinerary notes
Most clients combine the jet with a chartered yacht in Gustavia for NYE fireworks — the only viable accommodation once Eden Rock and Cheval Blanc sell out.
Berth in Gustavia for NYE fireworks — St Barths yacht charters via Blue Ocean Club.
FAQ
- Can I fly a heavy jet into St Barths?
- No. SBH is restricted to specially-rated pilots flying turboprops and very light aircraft, daylight VFR only. Heavy jets land at SXM or SJU and connect.
- When should I book St Barths NYE?
- By mid-October. By early November, SXM parking is full and SBH slot pairs are gone.
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