Maryse Conde International Airport (PTP) Guide: Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe

Maryse Conde International Airport is Guadeloupe’s main air gateway and the practical airport for Pointe-a-Pitre, Le Gosier, Sainte-Anne, Grande-Terre beaches, Basse-Terre road trips, and French Caribbean connections. PTP is close to the city, but resort geography matters: a cheap flight can still need a long island transfer.

This guide is written for travelers who want the useful details first: the real airport name, where it sits, how much to budget for transport, what to expect in the terminal, where to search for flights, and which services to arrange before landing. Prices and routes are updated for June 2026 and should be treated as practical planning ranges rather than fixed promises.

Quick airport facts

Item	Details
Full airport name	Maryse Conde International Airport
Short codes	PTP / TFFR
Also searched as	Pointe-a-Pitre International Airport, Guadeloupe Airport, Pole Caraibes Airport, PTP Airport
City and country	Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Practical address	Maryse Conde International Airport, Les Abymes, Guadeloupe; coordinates 16.265443, -61.532754.
Distance to city	About 3-5 km north of Pointe-a-Pitre and around 10-15 km from Le Gosier; taxi times range from 10 minutes to more than 35 minutes in traffic.
Updated	2026-06-15

Best for: Guadeloupe, Pointe-a-Pitre, Le Gosier, Sainte-Anne, Basse-Terre nature trips, and French Caribbean island-hopping.
Main route logic: Paris long-haul, French Caribbean regional flying, North America seasonal links, and inter-island Caribbean service.
Airport style: regional French Caribbean hub with buses, taxis, rental cars, duty-free, cafes, shops, ATMs, and strong car-rental demand.
Planning rule: rent a car for split-island exploring; use taxi or hotel transfer if you are going straight to one beach base.

Address and location

Use Maryse Conde International Airport (PTP) for flight searches and Pointe-a-Pitre International Airport, Guadeloupe Airport, Pole Caraibes Airport, PTP Airport as backup search wording in maps, hotel messages, and taxi conversations. The practical address is:

Maryse Conde International Airport, Les Abymes, Guadeloupe; coordinates 16.265443, -61.532754.

About 3-5 km north of Pointe-a-Pitre and around 10-15 km from Le Gosier; taxi times range from 10 minutes to more than 35 minutes in traffic. For a serious itinerary, save the airport coordinates offline, download the city area in Google Maps or Organic Maps, and keep your hotel address in both English and the local language where possible.

How to get from the airport to the city

Option	Typical time	Approximate cost	Best use
Karu’Lis airport buses	20-45 min	Local fare, often around EUR 1-3	🚌 Cheapest if the route matches.
Taxi to Pointe-a-Pitre/Le Gosier	10-25 min	Often EUR 20-45	🚕 Best simple short transfer.
Taxi/transfer to Sainte-Anne or Saint-Francois	35-70 min	Often EUR 60-110+	✅ Best resort transfer.
Rental car	15-120 min by island route	Varies by season	🚗 Best for beaches, waterfalls, and Basse-Terre.

Guadeloupe airport transport pages point travelers to buses, taxis, and rental cars. Taxi prices vary sharply by destination because Le Gosier, Sainte-Anne, Saint-Francois, Deshaies, and Basse-Terre are very different trips.

Transport tips

🧾 Confirm the fare before loading luggage, especially when there is no visible meter or posted rate.
📍 Save the exact hotel pin offline; airport drivers may know districts better than street names.
💵 Carry small local cash for the first transfer, baggage carts, snacks, or phone calls.
🌐 Install an eSIM before departure so you can message your driver immediately after landing.

Public transport and metro

Guadeloupe has no airport metro. Use Karu’Lis bus, taxi, resort transfer, or rental car.

Where public transport exists, it is usually best for daylight arrivals with light luggage. For late flights, family travel, heavy bags, or first-time visits, a taxi, hotel transfer, or pre-booked private driver is usually worth the extra cost.

Taxi prices and transfer strategy

Taxi prices around airports are rarely as neat as an official table. Time of day, luggage, driver availability, fuel prices, and whether the destination is inside or outside the central city all matter. The ranges above are realistic planning budgets, but the best practice is simple: agree the fare before moving, keep your phone map open, and avoid changing money with random drivers.

For smoother arrival logistics:

🚕 Use official taxi ranks or a hotel-arranged driver where available.
🧳 Pre-book a transfer if you land late, carry equipment, or travel with children.
🚗 Compare rental cars before arrival with DiscoverCars if you need regional freedom.
🏨 Use Expedia to check hotels near the airport and in the city before choosing a transfer.

Airport facilities, shops, and restaurants

Terminal with check-in, baggage, passport control, cafes, restaurants/snacks, duty-free, shops, ATMs, car rental, buses, taxis, parking, and assistance services.
French domestic/Schengen-style and international flows can feel different, so check document rules for your route.
Car-rental counters can be busy around Paris flight arrivals; reserve automatic cars early.
For island touring, plan drive times around traffic, mountain roads, ferry schedules, and beach parking.

The smart rule at PTP is to treat the terminal as a transfer point rather than as a shopping destination. Eat before arriving when possible, keep a refillable bottle where security rules allow, and bring a small power bank. If you have a long delay, an airport-area hotel or city hotel is usually more comfortable than waiting in the terminal.

Airlines and where the airport flies

FlightConnections and FlightsFrom show Guadeloupe as a compact Caribbean hub, with routes to Paris, regional French Caribbean islands, nearby Caribbean capitals, Canada/United States seasonal links, and selected leisure markets. Search Paris Orly/Charles de Gaulle depending on season, Fort-de-France, Saint Martin, Saint Barthelemy connections, Cayenne, Miami, Montreal, and Caribbean island links.

Air Caraibes, Air France, Corsair, Air Antilles/partner regional services where scheduled, Caribbean Airlines, Winair-style island links, St Barth Commuter-style connections, Air Canada or Air Transat seasonal Canada service, and American Airlines-style U.S. service are the first names to compare by date.

Cheap routes to check first

Guadeloupe to Paris: the essential long-haul benchmark.
Guadeloupe to Fort-de-France, Saint Martin, Cayenne, or Saint Barthelemy connections: useful regional checks.
PTP versus FDF: compare ferry/flight timing if building a French Caribbean itinerary.

Cheap airport strategy is different from simply sorting by lowest fare. Always compare the final cost after checked baggage, seat selection, payment fees, transfer costs, and missed-connection risk. A slightly more expensive flight into the correct airport can be cheaper than a low base fare that forces a long taxi ride or overnight hotel.

Where to buy flights and hotels

Start with broad searches, then verify the exact airport code before paying. This is especially important in cities with more than one airport or with airport transitions.

Need	Recommended booking link	Why it matters
Internet on arrival	🌐 Yesim eSIM	Install before flying so maps, airline apps, WhatsApp, and hotel messages work as soon as you land.
Flights and hotels	🏨 Expedia flights and stays	Useful for comparing nearby hotels, airport overnights, and onward tickets in one search.
Tours and transfers	🎟️ Viator tours and airport transfers	Best for guided city tours, day trips, private arrival transfers, and skip-the-line activities.
Rental cars	🚗 DiscoverCars	Compare local and international rental agencies before accepting a walk-up airport rate.
Travel medical insurance	🛡️ SafetyWing	Check coverage, exclusions, and country wording before travel, especially on complex itineraries.
Support this airport-guide project	🤝 Patreon: HEDONISMcloud	Helps keep airport guides updated with fares, route changes, and city transport notes.

eSIM, internet, insurance, and car rental

🌐 Internet: install Yesim eSIM before the flight. Airport Wi-Fi can be slow, blocked by SMS verification, or unavailable exactly when you need maps.
🛡️ Insurance: compare policy wording with SafetyWing. Read exclusions for the destination, adventure activities, medical evacuation, political/security events, and pre-existing conditions.
🚗 Cars: compare vehicles on DiscoverCars before arrival. Airport counters can run out of automatic cars or quote higher walk-up rates.
🎟️ Tours: use Viator for airport transfers, city tours, day trips, and guided experiences when independent transport is inconvenient.

Practical arrival checklist

Before you fly	Why it matters
Check the IATA code on the ticket	Prevents booking a hotel or transfer for the wrong airport.
Save airline, hotel, and driver contacts offline	Messaging apps may not work until data is active.
Carry local cash	Useful for taxis, snacks, and small airport expenses.
Recheck live departures	Regional schedules can change more quickly than major-hub schedules.
Keep insurance documents accessible	Helps at medical facilities and during airline disruption.

Safety and travel notes

Guadeloupe is generally easy for visitors. The main risks are peak-season rental scarcity, high taxi bills for distant resorts, and underestimating island drive times.

The most reliable traveler is the boringly prepared traveler: documents printed, data working, transport confirmed, hotel address saved, and enough time between every moving part of the itinerary.

Short airport excursion idea

If you have a long layover or an overnight stop, choose one simple plan rather than trying to see everything. Stay close to the city center or a known hotel district, keep the return transfer booked, and avoid cutting the return to the airport too close. In smaller airports, a missed flight may mean waiting a day or more for the next practical departure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Maryse Conde International Airport from Pointe-a-Pitre?

About 3-5 km north of Pointe-a-Pitre and around 10-15 km from Le Gosier; taxi times range from 10 minutes to more than 35 minutes in traffic.

How much is a taxi from PTP airport?

Typical taxi planning ranges are shown in the transport table above. The safest method is to confirm the price before loading luggage and to use a hotel-arranged driver when arriving late or visiting for the first time.

Are there restaurants and shops at Maryse Conde International Airport?

Yes, but the depth of choice depends on the airport size and operating schedule. Expect practical cafes or snack options at smaller airports and a better range at major hubs. Carry backup snacks and water for delays.

Which airlines should I check first?

Is there a metro to the airport?