Flights to Fort-de-France
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Fort-de-France is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Hewanorra International Airport (UVF, 98 km), George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU, 65 km), Canefield Airport (DCF, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport | FDF | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,843 ft | 16 ft |
| Hewanorra International Airport | UVF | 98 km (61 mi) | 9,003 ft | 14 ft |
| George F. L. Charles Airport (regional) | SLU | 65 km (40 mi) | 5,735 ft | 22 ft |
| Canefield Airport (regional) | DCF | 88 km (55 mi) | 3,130 ft | 13 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, FDF handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 16 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Fort-de-France
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort-de-France to Caracas | Venezuela | 779 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Fort-de-France to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 1,033 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Fort-de-France to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 1,225 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Fort-de-France to Valencia | Venezuela | 900 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Fort-de-France to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 1,031 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Fort-de-France to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 1,278 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Fort-de-France to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Fort-de-France to Ciudad Guayana | Venezuela | 716 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Fort-de-France to Barcelona | Venezuela | 633 km (393 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Fort-de-France to Cúcuta | Colombia | 1,451 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Fort-de-France to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 1,045 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Fort-de-France to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 1,030 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Fort-de-France to Maturín | Venezuela | 587 km (365 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Fort-de-France to Carrefour | Haiti | 1,283 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Fort-de-France to Santa Marta | Colombia | 1,470 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Fort-de-France to Valledupar | Colombia | 1,399 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Fort-de-France to Maracay | Venezuela | 858 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Fort-de-France to Boa Vista | Brazil | 1,311 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Fort-de-France to San Juan | Puerto Rico | 687 km (427 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Fort-de-France to Ciudad Bolívar | Venezuela | 769 km (478 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Fort-de-France to Cumaná | Venezuela | 570 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Fort-de-France to Barinas | Venezuela | 1,198 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Fort-de-France to Guangzhou | China | 15,776 km (9,802 mi) | about 20 h 59 min |
| Fort-de-France to Shenzhen | China | 15,851 km (9,849 mi) | about 21 h 4 min |
| Fort-de-France to Lagos | Nigeria | 7,085 km (4,403 mi) | about 9 h 50 min |
| Fort-de-France to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 16,880 km (10,489 mi) | about 22 h 23 min |
| Fort-de-France to Mumbai | India | 13,736 km (8,535 mi) | about 18 h 22 min |
| Fort-de-France to Mexico City | Mexico | 4,073 km (2,531 mi) | about 5 h 58 min |
| Fort-de-France to Karachi | Pakistan | 12,879 km (8,003 mi) | about 17 h 16 min |
| Fort-de-France to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 14,747 km (9,163 mi) | about 19 h 39 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 Fort-de-France?
Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). The others, UVF, SLU, DCF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is FDF from Fort-de-France city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Fort-de-France 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.