Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport serves the capital of French Guiana, about 15 km from the city center.
It is the entry point to Cayenne itself, to Kourou and the Guyana Space Centre, and to excursions into the inland Amazon rainforest.
How to get to Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to CAY
Parking near Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport
In front of the terminal is the parking recognized by the airport.
It is video-surveilled; approximately 1-2 euros/hour, with more convenient daily rates for long-term parking.
How to get to Cayenne from CAY
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport
Major international car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for reaching Kourou or the interior.
A driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name are the documents needed for the security deposit.
Hotels near Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport
Place des Palmistes and the centre of Cayenne
The taxi is the only link to the airport, with no train or bus: it takes about 30 minutes for the 13.5 km to the centre.
Best for: Travellers who want the market, museums and restaurants of the historic centre within walking distance, with just a taxi for the trip to and from the airport.
- Place des Palmistes, the Musée Alexandre-Franconie and the covered market just steps from the hotels
- A pedestrian area with Creole restaurants and bars open until late
- No known fixed fare for the airport-centre taxi: it must be agreed or checked before getting in
- Outside the historic core, the neighbourhood empties out quickly in the evening
Recommended hotels
- Ibis Styles Cayenne Centre Amazonia Renovated and reopened in 2024 on avenue Général de Gaulle, about 500 metres from Place des Palmistes; pool, gym and guarded parking in the heart of the city. View availability
- Central Hotel Cayenne 56 air-conditioned rooms a stone's throw from the market and Place des Palmistes; no pool, but the city's most central location for travellers packing light. View availability
Montjoly and the seafront
A few minutes by car from Montjoly beach, on the side of town opposite the historic centre: every trip, whether to the centre or the airport, needs a taxi.
Best for: Travellers looking for a property with a proper pool and a few minutes to the beach, moving by taxi for the centre and the airport.
- Indoor and outdoor pool, hammam and two in-house restaurants, rare among the city's hotels
- A few minutes from Montjoly beach, one of the busiest in Cayenne
- A residential area with no evening life on foot: dinner out needs a car
- Further from the museums and the market of the historic centre
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is modest in size, consistent with its role as the territory's sole air gateway.
The recommended time before departure for international flights is 2–3 hours.
Map of Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Can you watch a rocket launch from French Guiana?
Yes, the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, a base of the European Space Agency, is about an hour from the airport and is one of the main attractions in the area: check the launch schedule in advance.
Q. Do you need a visa for French Guiana?
No for EU citizens, who enter with a valid ID card or passport since it is French territory, although it remains outside the Schengen area; other visitors generally follow the same rules as mainland France.
Q. Is French Guiana's currency the euro?
Yes, being a French overseas department, the currency is the euro.
Q. Is a yellow fever vaccination required?
Yes, it is mandatory for entry into the territory.
Flight board
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