lcoates (Student) Getting to Saba is genuinely a production. There are no direct flights from most major US or Canadian cities. The typical route is to fly to Sint Maarten and then connect on a small island hopper to Saba's airport.
brett.diallo (Student) The airport on Saba is famously one of the shortest commercial runways in the world. The landing approach is fine but it's worth knowing about if you're anxious about flying.
mwalker (Student) Book your Sint Maarten to Saba connection early. Flights fill up especially around semester start and end dates. Winair is the main carrier on that route.
kbishop (Student) Not entirely with mwalker (Student) on this one. Budget an extra travel day before your actual deadline when you're planning your arrival. Flight delays and missed connections into Sint Maarten are common enough that cutting it tight regularly backfires.
devonr (Alumni) There's also a ferry option from Sint Maarten to Saba. It takes about 90 minutes one way and weather can affect it. Good backup option but the flight is faster and more reliable for luggage.
youngd (Student) The island itself is small and getting around is limited. Most students rely on the school shuttle or arrange with local taxis. Have a plan for daily transport figured out before you arrive.
