How to get to Guadeloupe by plane? The complete guide for 2026
Fly to the best guesthouse in Guadeloupe.
Are you planning a trip to Guadeloupe and looking for the best ways to get to the island? Direct flights from Paris, Nantes, Marseille, Toulouse, Montreal, Toronto or Miami, connections via the Air France hub at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, Business Class or economy fares: this guide lists all flight connections to Pointe-à-Pitre Pôle Caraïbes Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP) and helps you choose the best airline for your trip to Guadeloupe.
Habitation Caféière Samana Beauséjour, a 5-star Atout France ecolodge, certified by Clef Verte and Esprit Parc National, ranked #8 best guesthouse in the Caribbean by TripAdvisor (Best of the Best 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 5/5 rating) — is located in Pointe-Noire, Basse-Terre, 55 minutes from the airport.
Here is everything you need to know before booking your flight to Guadeloupe.
Direct flights to Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP): all routes in 2026
Pointe-à-Pitre Guadeloupe Maryse Condé Airport (formerly Pôle Caraïbes – IATA code: PTP) is connected directly to several cities in 2026, with no stopovers.
From Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG):
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Air France: up to 3 daily flights, duration 8 hours 30 minutes. Business, Premium and Economy classes
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Air France: hub connections via CDG available.
From Paris-Orly (ORY):
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Corsair: 1 daily flight, duration 8 hours 45 minutes. Business, Premium and Economy classes.
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Air Caraïbes: up to 2 daily flights, duration 8 hours 35 minutes. Madras (Business) class renowned for its Caribbean service.
From Nantes (NTE) - NEW 2026 :
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Corsair: seasonal direct flights, duration 8 hours 50 minutes. Ideal for travellers from western France wishing to reach Guadeloupe without going via Paris.
From Marseille (MRS) - NEW 2026/2027:
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Corsair: seasonal direct flights, duration 9 hours 10 minutes. The only direct Mediterranean–Guadeloupe route
From Toulouse (TLS) - NEW 2026/2027:
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Corsair: seasonal direct flights, duration 9 hours 0 minutes. New from 2026 — ideal for the South-West.
Good to know: Bordeaux has not been served by direct Corsair flights since 2026. Travellers from Bordeaux should use Toulouse or Paris-Orly.
From Montreal-Trudeau (YUL):
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Air France: seasonal direct flights (winter-spring), duration 4h30 on an Airbus A320.
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Air Canada: connections available, duration 4h55.
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Air Transat: seasonal direct flights (winter-spring), duration 4h50.
From Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) - ADDED 2026:
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Air Canada: seasonal direct flights, duration 4h50 minutes
From Québec (YQB) - ADDED 2026 :
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Air Canada: seasonal direct flights on Thursdays, duration 4h50.
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Air Transat: seasonal direct flights (winter-spring), duration 4h50.
From Miami (MIA) :
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Air France: direct flights, duration 3 hours 30 minutes, (Delta/SkyTeam codeshare connections available).
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American Airlines: direct flights, duration 3 hours 30 minutes.
From Cayenne (CAY) :
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Air France, duration 2 hours 30 minutes. The shortest route to Guadeloupe.
From Belém (BEL) :
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Air France, duration 4h15.
From Fortaleza (FOR) — ADDED 2026 :
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Air France, duration 4h45.
Direct flights to Guadeloupe 2026 — All international routes to Pôle Caraïbes Maryse Condé Airport (PTP), Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
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Travelling to Guadeloupe from Europe via Paris-CDG
The Air France hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is Europe’s natural gateway to Guadeloupe. Since December 2020, Guadeloupe has been connected to 93 European destinations via Air France and its SkyTeam partners (KLM, Tarom, MEA, Air Europa, SAS).
Total journey times from major European cities (including a stopover at CDG):
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from Amsterdam AMS journey time 11h35
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from Berlin BER journey time 13h30
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from Budapest BUD journey time 12h25
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from Copenhagen CPH journey time 14h10
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from Geneva GVA duration 11h55
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from Hamburg HAM duration 12h15
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from Lisbon LIS duration 17h10
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from London LHR duration 11h30
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from Madrid MAD duration 13h10
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from Munich MUC duration 13h10
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from Porto OPO duration 17h00
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from Rome FCO duration 13h55
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from Stockholm ARN duration 18h
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from Vienna VIE duration 12h10
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from Zurich ZRH duration 11h55
Samana tip: Allow at least 1 hour 30 minutes for your connection at CDG to reach Terminal 2E from the intra-European terminals 2F or 2G for Air France.
All of Europe connected to Guadeloupe via the Air France Paris-CDG hub — 93 SkyTeam destinations connecting to Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP)
Fly to the best guesthouse in Guadeloupe.
Travelling to Guadeloupe from Europe via Paris-CDG
Direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Santo Domingo and Martinique:
Just a few hours' flight away, Habitation Caféière Samana Beauséjour is easily accessible thanks to direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Saint-Domingue and Martinique.
Whether you're coming for a short break or a longer stay, you'll appreciate the calm and authenticity of our estate, far from the hustle and bustle, while remaining close to the other Caribbean islands.
Rejoindre la Guadeloupe depuis les îles des Caraïbes : liaisons directes depuis Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, la Martinique, Jamaïque, Antigua et Santo Domingo
Direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Santo Domingo and Martinique:
Just a few hours' flight away, Habitation Caféière Samana Beauséjour is easily accessible thanks to direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Saint-Domingue and Martinique.
Whether you're coming for a short break or a longer stay, you'll appreciate the calm and authenticity of our estate, far from the hustle and bustle, while remaining close to the other Caribbean islands.
Direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Santo Domingo and Martinique:
Just a few hours' flight away, Habitation Caféière Samana Beauséjour is easily accessible thanks to direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Saint-Domingue and Martinique.
Whether you're coming for a short break or a longer stay, you'll appreciate the calm and authenticity of our estate, far from the hustle and bustle, while remaining close to the other Caribbean islands.
Direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Santo Domingo and Martinique:
Just a few hours' flight away, Habitation Caféière Samana Beauséjour is easily accessible thanks to direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Saint-Domingue and Martinique.
Whether you're coming for a short break or a longer stay, you'll appreciate the calm and authenticity of our estate, far from the hustle and bustle, while remaining close to the other Caribbean islands.
Direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Santo Domingo and Martinique:
Just a few hours' flight away, Habitation Caféière Samana Beauséjour is easily accessible thanks to direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Saint-Domingue and Martinique.
Whether you're coming for a short break or a longer stay, you'll appreciate the calm and authenticity of our estate, far from the hustle and bustle, while remaining close to the other Caribbean islands.
Direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Santo Domingo and Martinique:
Just a few hours' flight away, Habitation Caféière Samana Beauséjour is easily accessible thanks to direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Saint-Domingue and Martinique.
Whether you're coming for a short break or a longer stay, you'll appreciate the calm and authenticity of our estate, far from the hustle and bustle, while remaining close to the other Caribbean islands.
Direct flights from Saint-Martin, Saint-Barth, Santo Domingo and Martinique:
Q1 — What car should I hire in Guadeloupe?
The Habitation recommends a compact SUV (Captur, 2008, Duster) or at least a Clio Diesel / VW Polo 90hp. Small city cars (Twingo, i10, C3) as well as the Citroën C3 and Hyundai I20 are strongly discouraged for the hilly roads of Basse-Terre.
Q2 — How can I get a discount on car hire?
Guests at L’Habitation Caféière Samana Beauséjour can use the promo code SAMANA at Rent a Car Guadeloupe, Jumbo Car and Europcar Guadeloupe, and benefit from preferential partner rates at Sixt.
Q3 — Is it essential to hire a car in Guadeloupe?
Yes, a car is essential, particularly for Basse-Terre. Public transport is limited to Pointe-Noire and the surrounding area. A car allows you to visit La Soufrière, the Carbet Waterfalls, the beaches of Grande-Anse and the local markets.
Q4 — Where can I collect my hire car in Guadeloupe?
Our partner car hire companies have branches at Pôle Caraïbes Airport (PTP), in Basse-Terre and in the main towns. L’Habitation Caféière Samana Beauséjour is located approximately 45 minutes from the airport via the N1 and then the D23. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during the high season.
Q5 — Which is the best car hire company in Guadeloupe?
L'Habitation works with four selected car hire companies: Jumbo Car (local market leader), Europcar Guadeloupe, Rent a Car Guadeloupe and Sixt. We recommend comparing prices and models before booking, as availability varies depending on the season.
Q6 — Peut-on conduire avec son permis français en Guadeloupe ?
Yes. Guadeloupe is a French overseas department and region (DROM). French and European Union driving licenses are valid. French traffic laws apply in full.
