Flights to Basse-Terre
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Basse-Terre is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Marie-Galante Airport (GBJ, 51 km), Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM, 68 km), Canefield Airport (DCF, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryse Condé International Airport | PTP | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,499 ft | 36 ft |
| Marie-Galante Airport (regional) | GBJ | 51 km (32 mi) | 4,068 ft | 16 ft |
| Douglas-Charles Airport (regional) | DOM | 68 km (42 mi) | 6,352 ft | 73 ft |
| Canefield Airport (regional) | DCF | 82 km (51 mi) | 3,130 ft | 13 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,499 ft, PTP can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 36 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Basse-Terre
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basse-Terre to Caracas | Venezuela | 828 km (514 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Basse-Terre to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 909 km (565 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Basse-Terre to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Basse-Terre to Valencia | Venezuela | 939 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Basse-Terre to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Basse-Terre to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 1,161 km (721 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Basse-Terre to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 1,023 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Basse-Terre to Ciudad Guayana | Venezuela | 856 km (532 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Basse-Terre to Barcelona | Venezuela | 726 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Basse-Terre to Cúcuta | Colombia | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Basse-Terre to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 921 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Basse-Terre to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 905 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Basse-Terre to Maturín | Venezuela | 713 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Basse-Terre to Carrefour | Haiti | 1,167 km (725 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Basse-Terre to Santa Marta | Colombia | 1,446 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Basse-Terre to Valledupar | Colombia | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Basse-Terre to Maracay | Venezuela | 901 km (560 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Basse-Terre to Boa Vista | Brazil | 1,470 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Basse-Terre to San Juan | Puerto Rico | 540 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Basse-Terre to Ciudad Bolívar | Venezuela | 897 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Basse-Terre to Cumaná | Venezuela | 670 km (416 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Basse-Terre to Barinas | Venezuela | 1,234 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Basse-Terre to Chongqing | China | 14,796 km (9,194 mi) | about 19 h 43 min |
| Basse-Terre to Guangzhou | China | 15,632 km (9,713 mi) | about 20 h 47 min |
| Basse-Terre to Shenzhen | China | 15,705 km (9,759 mi) | about 20 h 53 min |
| Basse-Terre to Lagos | Nigeria | 7,156 km (4,447 mi) | about 9 h 55 min |
| Basse-Terre to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 16,769 km (10,420 mi) | about 22 h 15 min |
| Basse-Terre to Mumbai | India | 13,703 km (8,514 mi) | about 18 h 19 min |
| Basse-Terre to Mexico City | Mexico | 3,972 km (2,468 mi) | about 5 h 51 min |
| Basse-Terre to Karachi | Pakistan | 12,839 km (7,978 mi) | about 17 h 13 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Basse-Terre?
Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP) is the closest large airport at 37 km (23 mi). The others, GBJ, DOM, DCF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PTP from Basse-Terre city centre?
37 km (23 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Basse-Terre on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.