Airports of Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe's airport network is about as simple as it gets — one commercial airport, one hub, full stop. That's Le Raizet (PTP) in Pointe-à-Pitre, and it handles everything. Which actually makes sense when you look at the map. Guadeloupe is a French Caribbean archipelago shaped like a butterfly, and while it has multiple islands, the main landmass is compact enough that you don't need a web of domestic airports to get around. One well-connected hub does the job. The real question is what that hub connects you to — and whether it's enough.
The shape of Guadeloupe's aviation network
PTP punches above its weight for a single-airport island. Seventeen non-stop destinations is a genuinely solid number — enough that you're not automatically stuck routing through Paris or Miami every time you want to fly somewhere. It's the kind of hub where connections to mainland France, other French Antilles islands, and regional Caribbean spots are all on the table from one terminal. What I find interesting is how much of the Caribbean runs on this kind of concentrated model. One airport doing all the heavy lifting means the experience lives or dies by how that one airport performs. At PTP, you're not spreading yourself thin across a dozen regional airfields. You land once, you're in, and everything radiates from there. For travellers, that's actually pretty convenient — no guessing which airport serves which part of the island.
Airport tiers in Guadeloupe
Regional airports (1)
- PTP Pointe-a-Pitre — 17 destinations
Tips for using Guadeloupe's airports
There's no debate about which airport to fly into — PTP is your only commercial option, so that decision's made for you. Once you land, getting around Guadeloupe's two main "wings" (Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre) is a road trip, not another flight. Taxis and rental cars are your friends here. If you're island-hopping to nearby spots like Martinique or Saint Martin, check PTP's regional routes first — you might not need to connect through a bigger hub at all. Book those inter-island legs early — they fill up fast in peak season.
Frequently asked questions
How many airports are in Guadeloupe?
Guadeloupe has 1 commercial airport serving the archipelago. Le Raizet International Airport (PTP) in Pointe-à-Pitre is the primary airport handling commercial flights.
What is the biggest and busiest airport in Guadeloupe?
Le Raizet International Airport (PTP) is Guadeloupe's largest and busiest airport, serving as the main hub for all commercial air traffic in the region.
Can I fly internationally from regional airports in Guadeloupe?
No, Guadeloupe has no major international hubs beyond Le Raizet, so all international flights must depart from or arrive at PTP airport in Pointe-à-Pitre.
What is the distance between Guadeloupe's main airports?
Guadeloupe has only one commercial airport, Le Raizet (PTP), so there is no inter-airport transit to consider for commercial travel.
Which airport should I fly into when visiting Guadeloupe?
You should fly into Le Raizet International Airport (PTP) in Pointe-à-Pitre, as it is the only commercial airport in Guadeloupe and handles all international and domestic flights.