With a population of 1,400, Philipsburg is a must-see destination in , St. Maarten. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Philipsburg has to offer.
When flying to Philipsburg, you’ll arrive at Simpson Bay Princess Juliana (SXM), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Philipsburg include Delta, American Airlines and Frontier. The shortest flight to Philipsburg from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 6h 40m.
Another option to get to Philipsburg is to pick up a car rental from Simpson Bay, which is about 5 miles from Philipsburg. You’ll find branches of Ace and FlexWays, among others, in Simpson Bay.