Five Stars Airport Services: Your VIP Landing on St. Barth
Skip the scramble at the Caribbean's most cinematic airport
Why Go
That white-knuckle plunge onto Aéroport Rémy de Haenen's tiny runway is legendary — and so is the chaos that can follow when a dozen small planes disgorge sunburned passengers into one modest terminal. Five Stars is the reason seasoned St. Barth regulars glide through the whole spectacle looking unbothered.
The Experience
Founded in 2013 by aviation pros with roots on the island going back to 1987, Five Stars is the official ground handler for multiple airlines flying into SBH, which means they're not a middleman — they're already inside airport operations. Your agent meets you planeside (or curbside if you're departing), walks you through security and immigration fast-track, handles boarding passes and baggage, and can shepherd connections in St. Maarten (SXM), San Juan, Pointe-à-Pitre, Antigua, or Anguilla. Since late 2025, they've held an exclusive Meet & Greet partnership with Winair on the SXM–SBH corridor, the single most-used route to the island. Beyond concierge work, they broker private charters — fixed-wing, helicopter, or boat — when the last scheduled flight is full or you'd rather arrive on your own schedule.
What to Try
If it's your first trip, book the full SXM connection package: they'll receive you at St. Maarten's Princess Juliana, escort you to the St. Barth Commuter or Winair counter, and hand you off to a second agent on the SBH side. For departures, the fast-track through the tiny SBH security lane is the single best money you'll spend all week. Charter a helicopter transfer if you're arriving with more than a carry-on — the twin-engines from SXM to SBH make hauling suitcases across three terminals a non-issue.
Insider Tip
SBH closes at sunset — no exceptions, no night landings. If your inbound to St. Maarten is delayed past roughly 5:30 pm, you're overnighting in SXM. Text Five Stars on WhatsApp (+590 690 37 27 73) the moment you sense trouble; they can often rebook you on the last St. Barth Commuter shuttle or arrange a same-day helicopter that a walk-up traveler can't touch. Also worth knowing: baggage allowance on the SBH puddle-jumpers is stricter than your transatlantic carrier's — Five Stars can pre-clear overweight bags so you're not repacking on the terminal floor.
The Practical Stuff
Based at Aéroport Rémy de Haenen in Lorient (97133 St Barthélemy). Reach them at +590 590 52 39 82, WhatsApp +590 690 37 27 73, or info@fivestars-stbarth.com. Book at least 48 hours ahead in low season and a week-plus around Christmas/New Year, Bucket Regatta (March/April), and the Cup Regatta. Pricing is quoted per service and per passenger; charter quotes depend on aircraft type and routing. English and French spoken.
Pair It With
- Aéroport de Saint-Barthélemy / Rémy de Haenen Airport Guide — Five Stars operates directly inside the terminal — the airport itself is the stage for everything they do, and watching the approach over La Tourmente hill is worth arriving early for.
- 1493 Lodges St Barth Guide — A quiet Colombier hideaway that pairs well with a seamless arrival — have Five Stars coordinate the transfer so your first hour on-island is a rum punch, not a rental-car queue.
- Abyss Restaurant Guide — An easy first-night dinner near the airport side of the island — ideal when you've landed late-afternoon and want to eat before unpacking.
- 6e SENS Massage Wellness Beauty — Book a same-day massage for a few hours after touchdown; Five Stars can time your arrival transfer so you're on the table before the day's heat peaks.
