Travelling from Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Fort De France Airport (FDF): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Fort De France Airport.
You can take your pick of 66 weekly Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Fort De France Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your PTP to FDF flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Air Caraibes is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Air France is a leader in on-time performance for PTP to FDF flights, with 86.59% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Fort De France Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PTP and FDF:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
Handy information about Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pointe-a-Pitre Airport, 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Pointe-a-Pitre Airport from central Pointe-a-Pitre, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Fort De France Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near PTP:
Arriving at Fort De France Airport (FDF)
Consider booking a hotel close to FDF if you're on a late Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Fort De France Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Fort De France Airport rental car and explore Fort De France and beyond with your own wheels. Jumbo Car, addCar and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Fort De France Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Fort De France Airport (FDF) to central Fort De France
Fort De France Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Fort De France. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Fort De France Airport (FDF)
February is the busiest month for flights from Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Fort De France Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Fort De France in March.
The warmest month in Fort De France is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Fort De France Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PTP to FDF in February. Temperatures average between 23ºC and 28ºC then.