Martinique Aimé Césaire Airport
Air Caraïbes operates its transatlantic flights to and from Martinique via Aimé Césaire airport, located in Le Lamentin, some 12 kilometers from downtown Fort-de-France. Easily accessible by car, cab or transport, it is an ideal point of entry for travelers from Paris-Orly and other Caribbean destinations.
Modern and functional, Aimé Césaire Airport offers a seamless experience thanks to its clear signage, organized check-in areas and numerous services: restaurants, duty-free stores, local duty-free zone, free wifi, automatic kiosks and assistance dedicated to passengers with reduced mobility. Information desks and relaxation areas are also available to make your passage more pleasant.
How do I get to Martinique Aimé Césaire airport?
Located around 12 km from downtown Fort-de-France, Martinique Aimé Césaire airport is easily accessible. Depending on your point of departure, your budget and the time you have available, there are several options for reaching the terminal: car, cab, or public transport.
Public transport network
Martinique Aimé Césaire Airport is accessible via the transport networks managed by Martinique Mobilités. The TCSP (Transport Collectif en Site Propre) network, operated by the Régie des Transports de Martinique, serves the Almadies axis, to or from, Carrère, to or from, Mahault.
The SudLib network, active in 12 communes in the south of the island, offers express lines to the Carrère TCSP hub. From Carrère, connections by local bus or via TCSP can take passengers to the airport.
As a complement,the central and local urban bus network covers the main communes of the Fort-de-France, Lamentin and Schoelcher conurbations, facilitating connections from dense residential areas to transfer hubs.
These combined networks offer an alternative way to reach the airport, depending on your position on the island and your schedule.
Cab: comfort and flat-rate fares
Taxis are available at gate D (arrivals area) of the airport and are equipped with taximeters. Fares, for island-wide journeys from the airport, vary according to traffic and conditions.
Car rental and parking
Car rental services are available withinAimé Césaire airport or in its immediate vicinity. A rental counter is present at the airport, with agencies accessible as soon as you arrive. Some agencies use a free shuttle between the terminal and their nearby branch.
For parking, two official car parks are available:
- P1 (short-term): located right next to the terminal, ideal for dropping off or picking up passengers.
- P2 (long-term): official outdoor parking lot, accessible 24 hours a day, suitable for longer stays.
These options offer a practical solution for travelers wishing to arrive or depart by personal vehicle while benefiting from secure parking close to the terminal.
Which terminal to use?
Martinique Aimé Césaire airport operates witha single terminal, whatever your regional or international flight. You carry out all your procedures: check-in, security check, boarding lounges in the same building. This simplifies your passage, as everything is concentrated within the main terminal.
Our selection of flights from Fort-de-France
From Martinique Aimé Césaire airport, Air Caraïbes flies you daily to Paris and the Caribbean. Depart easily for Saint-Martin, or Guadeloupe, and take advantage of numerous regional and international connections.
Paris
Pointe-à-Pitre
Saint-Martin (Grand Case)
Lyon Part-Dieu TGV
Marseille St-Charles TGV
Brussels Midi TGV
Reunion Island
Bordeaux St-Jean TGV
Lille Europe TGV
Le Mans TGV
Strasbourg TGV
Lorraine TGV
Rennes TGV
Nantes TGV
Angers St-Laud TGV
St-Pierre-des-Corps TGV
Avignon TGV
Valence TGV
Aix-en-Provence TGV
Practical advice for your departure
For a smooth departure fromAimé Césaire airport:
Regional flights: plan to arrive around 2 hours before departure.
Long-haul flights: plan to arrive 3 hours before departure, especially during busy periods.
On-site, you'll find a number of services to make your wait more pleasant: currency exchange offices, vending machines, assistance for people with reduced mobility, information desks, bars and cafés, as well as duty-free stores. For added comfort, the Air Caraïbes VIP lounge (Madras lounge) is accessible after check-in for eligible passengers.
