Fort Lauderdale to Pointe-à-Pitre (FLL–PTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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While no nonstop service exists between FLL and PTP, connecting options are available through 8 hubs.
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Other ways to reach Pointe-à-Pitre from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→PTP | MIA→PTP |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 6 |
| Departure OTP | 42% | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · PTP: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Pointe-à-Pitre.
US passport holders enter Guadeloupe visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Guadeloupe is an overseas department of France, and US citizens benefit from the same visa-free access that applies to metropolitan France. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure. Guadeloupe is not part of the Schengen area, so time spent here does not count against your Schengen 90-day limit. At Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet Airport (PTP), immigration stamps your passport.
French law applies in Guadeloupe. The archipelago consists of two main islands (Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre) connected by a short bridge, plus the smaller islands of Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, and La Désirade. Ferries from Pointe-à-Pitre reach Les Saintes in about 1 hour and Marie-Galante in about 45 minutes on L'Express des Îles. Basse-Terre has La Soufrière volcano (1,467m) and tropical rainforest. Grande-Terre has the beaches and resort areas.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Guadeloupe run about 3 hours 30 minutes on American Airlines. JetBlue operates seasonal service from New York JFK. Air France and Air Caraïbes connect through Paris Orly (about 8 hours 30 minutes). Guadeloupe uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. Card payments work at most businesses. ATMs are common. Prices reflect French standards: a restaurant meal runs EUR 15 to EUR 30 ($16 to $32). Car rental is the best way to explore both islands, starting at EUR 25 per day. Driving is on the right. French is the primary language; English is spoken at tourist-facing businesses.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
FLL–PTP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SXM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).