Cheap flights to Guadeloupe

How long is the flight to Guadeloupe?

For flights to Guadeloupe from the United States, you can use John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to take a flight to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport (PTP). The flight includes two stops, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Miami International Airport (MIA), and takes up to 11h 25min. You can also use a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Miami International Airport (MIA), taking a total of 10h 20min. If you want nonstop Guadeloupe flight deals, you can fly from Miami International Airport to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in 3h 30min.

Where can you get direct flights to Guadeloupe from?

If you want direct flights to Guadeloupe from the United States, you can fly from Miami International Airport to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in Guadeloupe. This nonstop flight offered by Air Antilles takes 3h 30min. If you prefer using the John F. Kennedy International Airport, the shortest route for Guadeloupe flight deals includes one stop at the Miami International Airport and takes up to 10h 25min. Unfortunately, no direct flights are available if you’re flying from San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York to Guadeloupe. But you can also find cheap flights to Guadeloupe when you use any of these routes.

What is the best way to travel around Guadeloupe?

There are different ways to get around when you arrive in Guadeloupe. You can use a rental car to explore Basse-Terre, a loop around the island that offers scenic drives in the Caribbean. There are car rental kiosks at the Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport. Also, some major hotels offer car rental desks, but you need to pay a one-time surcharge of €21 ($24). Another way to travel around Guadeloupe is by taxi. You can find the taxis at the airport, but from 7 pm to 6 am, they’re legally allowed to charge 40% more. If you get a taxi without a meter, agree on the price before you get in. Fares are approximately €30 ($35) from Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport to any locations within Pointe-à-Pitre. Small buses are also available if you want to explore Pointe-à-Pitre. These buses link different hamlets to Pointe-à-Pitre, but you may need to know some French to use the system effectively. If you’re traveling to Besse-Terre, you can pick a bus at Gare Routière de Bergevin. To travel to the northern half of Grande-Terre, you can find buses at Gare Routière de Mortenol. To travel the entire island by bus would cost about €5 ($6).

What are some things to do in Guadeloupe?

Guadeloupe offers many opportunities for sightseeing and things to do. The coastline is rimmed with palm-fringed beaches, and the interior is mountainous and lush, with hot springs, waterfalls, and an active volcano. The Guadeloupe National Park in Basse-Terre is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve with many attractions, including 190 miles of hiking trails, a wide range of animals and plants, and La Soufrière volcano. If you’re a bird watcher, you will enjoy the diversity here, with species like the pearly-eyed thrasher, the black woodpecker, and Lesser Antillean pewee resident in the park. On the northern coast of Basse-Terre, you will find Plage de Grande Anse, a picturesque landscape of palm-lined sand and clear waters. The beach is flanked by lush headlands and stretches over 0.6 miles, offering soft golden sand and shady trees. To explore marine life, you can explore Jacques Cousteau's Underwater Reserve off the coast of Basse-Terre. There are dive operators who cater to different skill levels, so you can snorkel in the shallow-water reefs to enjoy a view of the marine life and coral.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Guadeloupe?

For stays lasting up to 90 days, you don’t require a visa to travel to Guadeloupe. You may require proof of return or onward travel. To get in, you need a passport valid for at least six months past the entry date. It should include a blank page for an entry stamp.