Air Caraïbes is launching a new daily flight between Juliana and Pointe-à-Pitre
On Thursday, October 15, Air Caraïbes held a press conference attended by Karen Virapin, CEO, and Noëlla Abitol, Commercial Director for the Antilles and French Guiana. At the event, the airline announced the launch of a new daily flight between Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten and Pointe-à-Pitre, beginning January 8, 2027.
Operated by an ATR 72-600, this new service will complement the route already offered daily from Grand-Case Airport on the French side of the island. Travelers will thus be able to fly to Pointe-à-Pitre from both of the island’s airports. Tickets are already on sale, with introductory fares starting at 199 euros round-trip from Pointe-à-Pitre and 249 euros from Fort-de-France.
This new route is expected to increase transport capacity between the islands, with more than 54,000 additional seats announced for 2027, and is part of Air Caraïbes’ regional network development strategy. By strengthening connections between the islands, the airline aims to make travel easier for residents and visitors alike, while offering more connection options to Paris, the Caribbean, and the Americas.
“With this new daily flight, we are continuing our mission to offer even more ways to bring regions closer together. This service provides greater convenience, more travel options, and new connection opportunities for our customers,” said Karen Virapin, CEO of Air Caraïbes.
Direct service to Paris resumes
The press conference also served as an opportunity to highlight the resumption of the direct route between Paris-Orly and Princess Juliana. Operated by an Airbus A350, the flight is scheduled twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays. Tickets start at 756 euros.
The airline reports that it carried nearly 18,000 passengers on this route last year. With this new capacity, Air Caraïbes aims to improve connectivity to meet the needs of residents, support economic exchange, and promote tourism. The goal is to make Saint Martin a stronger hub connecting the Caribbean territories with international destinations.
