Maryse Condé International Airport
Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Maryse Condé International Airport
Guadeloupe's main international gateway in the Caribbean.
- ›Renamed after Guadeloupean Nobel Prize-nominated author Maryse Condé.
- ›Located on the island of Grande-Terre, approximately 3 km from Pointe-à-Pitre city center.
- ›Serves as a key hub for inter-island flights across the French Antilles.
- ›Handles approximately 2–3 million passengers per year.
- ›Operates under French aviation regulations as part of an overseas territory of France.
Maryse Condé International Airport, formerly known as Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport, serves as the principal air gateway to the French overseas region of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean. Named after the celebrated Guadeloupean author Maryse Condé, the airport connects the archipelago to mainland France, other Caribbean islands, and international destinations. It handles the majority of Guadeloupe's passenger traffic and plays a vital economic and logistical role for the island territory.
- Main Terminal — Single integrated terminal handling all domestic, regional, and international arrivals and departures with duty-free shopping and dining facilities.
- Taxis available at the official rank outside the arrivals hall — metered or fixed-rate zones apply
- Car rental desks from major agencies including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and local operators located in the arrivals area
- Public bus services (operated by Karu'is) connect the airport to Pointe-à-Pitre city centre and surrounding communes
- Shuttle services available to major resort areas including Gosier, Sainte-Anne, and Saint-François
- Ride-hailing apps have limited availability; pre-booked transfers via hotels are common
- Hôtel Arawak Beach Resort (Le Gosier)
- La Créole Beach Hotel & Spa (Le Gosier)
- Karibea Clipper Hotel (Le Gosier)
- Hôtel Saint-John Perse (Pointe-à-Pitre centre)
- Tendacayou Ecolodge & Spa (Basse-Terre region)
Inside the terminal, travellers will find a selection of cafés, snack bars, and a restaurant offering Creole dishes alongside standard international airport fare. Outside the airport, the nearby town of Les Abymes and Pointe-à-Pitre offer vibrant local restaurants serving blaff, accras de morue, and colombo — authentic Guadeloupean cuisine. Arriving early for a departure allows time to explore the modest but locally flavoured terminal food options.
- Pre-book your rental car well in advance during high season (December–April) as availability is limited and demand is high.
- Taxis do not always use meters — confirm the fare to your destination before departing to avoid surprises.
- Guadeloupe uses the Euro (EUR) as its currency, and French is the official language, though Antillean Creole is widely spoken.
- Flights to Paris-Orly take approximately 8–9 hours; arriving passengers should allow extra time at customs as queues can be lengthy during peak periods.
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