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Getting There by Air
The national airline is Air Caraïbes (TX) (www.aircaraibes.com). Air France (AF) (www.airfrance.co.uk) and Corsairfly (SS) (www.corsairfly.com) also have routes to the islands.
Departure Tax
None.
Main Airports
Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport (PTP)The airport has two international terminals: Guadeloupe Pôle Caraibes and Le Raizet.The airport is 3km (2 miles) from Pointe-à-Pitre. To/from the airport: Buses and taxis to the city are available. Car hire is available.
Getting There by Water
Guadeloupe is a point of call for international cruise operators. Many ships ply between Guadeloupe and Martinique, and also connect with Miami and San Juan (Puerto Rico).
Ferries and catamarans sail regularly from Pointe-à-Pitre to Dominica, Martinique and St Lucia. Compagnie Générale Maritime has weekly 'banana boats' carrying passengers between Guadeloupe and Martinique, Dominica and St Lucia. |
