Why go
- Subprefecture, commune, and the center of the largest metropolitan area in Guadeloupe.
- Served by St-François Airport (SFC).
History
Pointe-à-Pitre is the second most populous commune of Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe is an overseas region and department of France located in the Lesser Antilles, of which it is a sous-préfecture, being the seat of the arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Air Antilles Express 3S (ATR 42, A320, DHT) · 7 routes: Antigua, Dominica, Fort-de-france, Gustavia, Philipsburg, Santo Domingo, St. Martin
- Air Caraïbes TX (ATR 72, A330-200, A330-300) · 5 routes: Fort-de-france, Paris, Port-au-prince, Santo Domingo, St. Martin
- Air France AF (A320, A320, ATR 42, 777-300ER) · 4 routes: Fort-de-france, Paris, Port-au-prince, Santo Domingo
- Corsairfly SS (ATR, A330-300, 747-400) · 4 routes: Fort-de-france, Gustavia*, Paris, St. Martin*
- American Airlines AA (737-800, Saab 340) · 2 routes: Miami, San Juan
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Antigua, Dominica
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 1 route: Montreal
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
- US Airways US (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
- Windward Islands Airways WM (AT4) · 1 route: Dominica
- XL Airways France SE (A330-300) · 1 route: Fort-de-france
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is St-François Airport (SFC). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal de Croisière, 0.7 km); routes include Bus des Mers, Jarry < La Darse, Memorial Acte > Jarry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pointe-a-Pitre. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.