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Official Name----
Population405,739
CapitalBasse-Terre
Country CodeGP
LanguageFrench
Country Code (international calls)590

The flight time to Guadeloupe is approximately ---- hours. Check the climate, currency, religion, manners, other information of Guadeloupe below. Wishing you pleasant travels to Guadeloupe.


Guadeloupe is located in the southern Caribbean Sea. Dominica, Montserrat, Antigua and Barbuda are all located close to Guadeloupe.

Visa and Immigration Procedures to Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe still enforces French law and legislation. This means that visa ticket procedure for Guadeoupe is the same as that for France. Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders and Americans can enter Guadeloupe and stay for up to 90 days without a visa. Visitors must have a valid air ticket or sea ticket. EU citizens can live and work in Guadeloupe without the need for any special documentation. Other countries are advised to contact the Immigration Office of Guadeloupe in relation to visa requirements.

Things/Items Allowed into Guadeloupe

Customs regulations in Guadeloupe are the same as that for France. Generally, there are no restrictions, however, it is important to note that items made from coral or turtle shell are illegal and will be confiscated. Some added restrictions apply to accommodate the geographical location of Guadeloupe. Passengers over the age of 17 may import 200 individual cigarettes or 50 cigars, 1 liter of spirits over 22% volume or 2 liters of spirits up to 22% volume.

Things/Items Forbidden out of Guadeloupe

・Coral Products ・Turtle Shells ・Illegal Drugs ・Trafficked Animals

Things/Items Forbidden into Guadeloupe

・Illegal Drugs ・Weapons and Ammunition

Voice of Travelers to Guadeloupe

I wish that I had booked my ticket to Guadeloupe instead!

I booked my ticket to Barbados last year. I got a multi-entry visa with my ticket in Barbados so I could visit places such as Guadeloupe. I had spent one week in Barbados when I left for Guadeloupe. My return air ticket only allowed me to visit Guadeloupe for two days. I really wish I had chosen to go to Guadeloupe instead of visiting. I loved Guadeloupe and I will definitely book my next air ticket and holiday to travel to Guadeloupe.

Booking my air ticket and flying to Guadeloupe with Air France was amazing

Booking a ticket to Guadeloupe with Air France was such a great idea. My sister visited Guadeloupe last year but she experienced many difficulties with her air ticket booking. I was amazed my her experience and then purchased my ticket the following year. My tickets were booked on Air France and I faced no problems. The ticket was so cheap and my holiday was worth the price. I highly recommend booking an air ticket with Air France to anyone wishing to book tickets to visit Guadeloupe.

Guadeloupe has the best beaches in the Caribbean

The best thing about Guadeloupe are the beaches. Booking a ticket to Guadeloupe will ensure that you have access to some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. I would definitely book my ticket to Guadeloupe again. This is one of the most beautiful places in the world. A true paradise! It is so easy to book a ticket to Guadeloupe and enjoy a holiday. Guadeloupe is a country that will amaze you when you buy a ticket to visit the country.

Guadeloupe Travel FAQs

Q. What is there to do in Guadeloupe?

A. There are numerous activities and entertainment options available. Tourists can visit free beaches located all over the island and enjoy snorkeling, surfing, diving and other water-related activities. There is an amazing assortment of tropical fish, even in water less than one meter deep.

Q. Do the local people in Guadeloupe speak English?

A. French is the official language of Guadeloupe. This means that the majority of the population speak French. Many people in Guadeloupe also speak French Creole, which is a local island version of French. However, many locals can also speak English. Most tourist resorts and hotels have staff who can communicate in English.

Guadeloupe - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights toPointe-à-Pitre International Airport・Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Island of Montreal, Canada) ・Miami International Airport (Miami, the United States of America) ・Milan–Malpensa Airport (Milan, Italy) ・Charles de Gaulle Airport (Paris, France) ・Punta Cana International Airport (Dominican Republic, Punta Cana) etc.

Flight Routes to Guadeloupe

Many international airlines fly to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport, the main airport of Guadalupe. Some airlines serving this airport include American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Air Caraïbes, Corsair, Air France, Air Europe, Air Canada and Cubana. A regional airline, LIAT Airlines, offers an Air Pass for 500 USD that allows the user to fly between most of the islands of the Lesser Antilles an unlimited amount of times for a month.