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Guadeloupe's main international gateway in the Caribbean.
Opened
1952
Location
Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Maryse Condé International Airport, known by its IATA code PTP, is the principal airport serving Guadeloupe, a French overseas region in the Caribbean. Located near Pointe-à-Pitre on the island of Grande-Terre, it handles the majority of passenger and cargo traffic entering and leaving the archipelago.
The airport was renamed in honor of Maryse Condé, the celebrated Guadeloupean author and literary figure, reflecting the region's pride in its cultural heritage. It serves as an important hub for inter-island connections throughout the French Antilles as well as long-haul routes to metropolitan France.
Handling several million passengers annually, the airport connects Guadeloupe to destinations including Paris, Fort-de-France, Saint-Martin, and other Caribbean islands, making it a critical piece of infrastructure for both tourism and commerce in the region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main passenger terminal handling both international and domestic/inter-island flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, car rentals, and bus services connecting the airport to Pointe-à-Pitre and other parts of Grande-Terre.
Airlines here
Air France is the dominant carrier, with additional service provided by Air Caraïbes, Corsair International, Transavia, and various regional operators.
Notable facts
- ›Renamed after Guadeloupean Nobel Prize-nominated author Maryse Condé.
- ›Located on the island of Grande-Terre, approximately 3 km from Pointe-à-Pitre city center.
- ›Serves as a key hub for inter-island flights across the French Antilles.
- ›Handles approximately 2–3 million passengers per year.
- ›Operates under French aviation regulations as part of an overseas territory of France.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
