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MARTINIQUE AIRLINES & CHARTERS
Most United States travelers begin by flying to Miami, St. Maarten or Puerto Rico on American Airlines or other major carrier. Air France has several flights per week from Miami to Martinique.

American Eagle (Tel. 800-433-7300) has flights from San Juan to Guadeloupe. American Eagle provides nonstop service between San Juan and Martinique every Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday.

A regional carrier, Air Caraïbes, has flights to Martinique from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Air Antilles Express, offers flights between the islands of St. Martin (Grand Case Espérance Airport), Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Lamentin Airport is approximately 6 miles from Fort-de-France and 12 miles from Trois Islets / Pointe du Bout.

If you are using a travel agent for your flights, the following codes may be helpful:
Air Caraïbes (TX)
Air Antilles Express (3S)
American (AA)
Air France (AF))
Martinique Airport (FDF)

Flying time from Miami is approximately 3 hours, from New York 4 1/2 hours, from Montreal 5 hours, and from Paris, 8 1/2 hours.


MARTINIQUE SEA TRANSPORTATION
It is possible to travel to Martinique by boat from the nearby islands of Guadeloupe and Dominica. Some ferry lines offer daily service while others provide service on only certain days of the week. Both passenger and passenger/motor vehicle ferries are available.


CRUISE SHIPS / CRUISE LINES
Many travelers prefer the cruise ship option for exploring the islands of the Caribbean. Martinique is a very popular port for many of the top cruise lines. The “floating hotel” approach of Caribbean cruises allows passengers to visit a variety of destinations without having to change hotels or make additional connections. There is a wide range of cruise ship options available from small sailing ships to huge luxury liners.

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