How to get to Martinique from any country in the world?
AZ Martinique provides useful information about airlines flying to the “Island of Flowers.” If you're a national of a non-EU country, be sure to check visa requirements in advance—just as you would when traveling to any French airport. Martinique’s main airport is Aimé Césaire International Airport. While it's often referred to as being in Fort-de-France, it is actually located in the neighboring city of Le Lamentin.
From Europe
If you're traveling from Europe, you'll need to pass through Paris to reach Martinique. The island isn’t directly connected to any major European capital—except Brussels (BRU), via Air Belgium. No visa is required for nationals of European Union countries. Expect around 8 hours of direct flight time between Paris and Fort-de-France.
Similarly, travelers from Asia, Oceania, the Indian Ocean, and Africa must also transit through Paris before flying to Martinique. Nationals from non-EU European countries and other regions must follow the same visa procedures as for entry into mainland France.
Three airlines offer daily flights from Paris, with Air France providing the convenience of departures from Roissy Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Passengers are allowed one checked bag of up to 23 kg (50 lbs), plus a carry-on item under 12 kg (28 lbs).
Airlines companies: Air Caraïbes, Air France, Corsair, Air Belgium
From The USA
If you're traveling from the United States and want to avoid long layovers or multiple connections, head to Miami International Airport (MIA) on a Wednesday or Saturday. American Airlines operates two weekly direct flights between Miami and Martinique. The flight takes just about 3 hours to reach the island from Florida’s capital.
Thanks to tourism agreements between France, the United States, and Canada, only a valid passport is required for nationals of Canada and the U.S.—no visa needed. Travelers are allowed one checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lbs), plus one carry-on under 12 kg (28 lbs).
Airlines companies: American Airlines
From Canada
From Canada, Air Canada operates several weekly flights from Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Martinique. Thanks to tourism agreements between France, Canada, and the United States, only a valid passport is required for Canadian and U.S. nationals—no visa needed.
The flight from Montreal to Martinique takes approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes.
Airlines companies: Air Canada
From Latin America
From Latin America, travelers typically connect through French Guiana, which offers a daily flight between Cayenne (CAY) and Fort-de-France. Alternatively, you can transit via nearby Caribbean islands such as Puerto Rico (served by American Airlines and Seaborne), Trinidad (via Amerijet), or Barbados, Saint Lucia, and Dominica. These neighboring islands are also accessible by ferry, with services like Express des Îles and Jeans providing convenient boat connections.
Airlines companies: Air Caraïbes, Air France
From other Caribbean islands
Several Caribbean islands—such as Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin/Sint Maarten, Saint Lucia, Dominica, and Barbados—are connected to Martinique by air or sea. Ferry services like L’Express des Îles and Jeans for Freedom operate routes between Guadeloupe, Dominica, and Saint Lucia.
Among the French overseas territories, Guadeloupe, Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy are linked to Martinique by multiple daily flights via Air Caraïbes and Air France, with a short flight time of just 35 minutes.
For a scenic alternative, you can opt for the longer ferry journey—at least 4 hours and 30 minutes—between Pointe-à-Pitre and Fort-de-France or Saint-Pierre, operated by Express des Îles or Jeans for Freedom.
Airlines companies: Air Caraïbes, Air France
Boat companies: Express des îles or Jeans for Freedom