Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet Airport serves Guadeloupe, a butterfly-shaped French overseas department in the Eastern Caribbean, about 5 km from Pointe-à-Pitre's center.
It is the entry point to Basse-Terre, with its active Soufrière volcano and tropical waterfalls, and to Grande-Terre, known for its sandy beaches.
How to get to Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to PTP
Parking near Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet
Opposite the terminal is the airport-recognized parking lot.
It is video-monitored; approximately 1-2 euro/hour, with more affordable daily rates.
How to get to Pointe-à-Pitre from PTP
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Car rental at Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet
Major international car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, ideal for exploring both Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre.
You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit.
Hotels near Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet
Centre of Pointe-à-Pitre
About 15 minutes by car from Le Raizet airport (3 km); by taxi the trip takes around 20 minutes and costs 25-30 euros, by city bus it can take up to 40 minutes.
Best for: Travellers who want an apartment in the heart of the city, a few minutes from the airport and within walking distance of the harbour, the spice market and the ferry terminals.
- Ferry terminal, cruise port, Place de la Victoire and the spice market reachable on foot from the centre
- A short transfer from the airport compared with the tourist areas of Gosier or Saint-François
- The historic centre is lively by day but empties out in the evening, with little nightlife on foot
- The offer is almost entirely private apartments: no big hotels with chain-style services
Recommended hotels
- Charmant pied-à-terre coeur de ville 33 m² apartment right in the centre, just steps from the ferry terminal, the cruise ship port, Place de la Victoire and the spice market; furnished terrace and high-speed fibre. View availability
- Business et Relax Studio à Pointe-à-Pitre A secure studio with code access and a lift, in the city centre about 13 minutes from the airport and close to the bus station and the cruise ship terminal; full kitchen with an air fryer and a Dolce Gusto machine. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for heavy tourist traffic in season.
Passengers on international flights should plan to arrive 2-3 hours ahead of departure.
Map of Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do you need a visa for Guadeloupe?
No for EU citizens, who enter with a valid ID card or passport since it's French territory, even though it remains outside the Schengen area.
Q. What is La Soufrière?
A still-active volcano on Basse-Terre, one of Guadeloupe's main natural attractions, with hiking trails up to the summit.
Q. Why does Guadeloupe have a butterfly shape?
It's made up of two main islands, Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, separated by a narrow channel, whose overall shape resembles a butterfly's wings.
Q. When is hurricane season in Guadeloupe?
From June to November, peaking between August and October: check forecasts if travelling during this period.
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