Flights to French Guiana
French Guiana has a total of 6 airports, Cayenne Airport (CAY) serves as a hub for intercontinental travel, 1 airport receives international flights, this is Cayenne Airport (Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport). With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 5 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in French Guiana together handle 754 flights this month, departing from 11 airports in 4 countries, operated by 4 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to French Guiana in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
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Destinations in French Guiana Airlines flying to French Guiana Best time to visit French Guiana Countries with direct flights All direct flights Business Class flights Domestic flights International flights Intercontinental flights Popular routes Routes with a stopover FAQFlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to French Guiana. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to French Guiana.
For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with SkyTeam. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.
Destinations in French Guiana
Explore French Guiana!
Discover all 6 destinations in French Guiana. The most popular airports are in Cayenne, Maripasoula and Grand-Santi. Collectively, the top 3 airports in these cities handle over 78% of all arriving flights this month.
Below is the full list of destinations in French Guiana, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.
Airlines flying to French Guiana
When planning your trip to French Guiana, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 4 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. The most popular airline is Guyane Express Fly, they handle 60% of all flights arriving here: a total of 451 flights this month.
Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.
What is the best time to visit French Guiana?
All 6 destinations in French Guiana are tropical destinations, which you will find here — making it easy to plan your trip to French Guiana.
🌴 Tropical destinations
The tropical spots in French Guiana are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.
French Guiana is located North of the equator so the dry season starts in November and ends in April, which makes this period the best to visit the tropical destinations. In these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season there can be long periods of rain. Humidity and temperatures are high all year round. As of today, you can fly directly to 6 tropical destinations, which can be found below:
🌐 North of the equator
Countries with direct flights to French Guiana
From which countries can you fly non-stop?
Below is a list of all 3 countries that have non-stop flights to French Guiana, including the number of airports that offer those flights:
Airports with direct flights to French Guiana
This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to French Guiana. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 5 airports across 3 countries and 3 continents offer direct flights to 6 airports in French Guiana.
Flying Business Class to French Guiana
Where can you fly to in Business Class?
In total, there are 5 airports across 3 countries that provide business class flights to French Guiana. Cayenne is the only airport with Business Class flights.
Departure airports with Business Class flights
Business Class airports in French Guiana
Domestic flights across French Guiana
With a total of 18 domestic routes, there are plenty of flights connecting the major cities of French Guiana.
Guyane Express Fly is responsible for 68% of these domestic flights (451 in May) and is therefore a very suitable airline for flying domestically. The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.
International flights from South America to French Guiana
At the moment all international flights depart from Brazil. These direct flights arrive at Cayenne Airport, the only international airport in French Guiana.
Air France is the only airline operating international routes to French Guiana.
In the following section we provide detailed information on all direct and (if available) indirect routes from French Guiana:
Flights from Brazil to French Guiana
From Brazil you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at the only destination in French Guiana: Cayenne. In total there are 2 direct routes from Brazil, operated by Air France.
Brazil to French Guiana with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 26 airports in Brazil offer flights to Cayenne Airport with a single stop:
Intercontinental flights to French Guiana
There are 2 continents beyond South America that have direct flights to French Guiana. A total of 2 different countries across Europe and North America offer flights to the country. With 3 direct flight routes, connecting 3 intercontinental airports to 1 destinations, French Guiana maintains strong connections with key locations across the world. 2 different airlines are operating these long-haul flights.
All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.
Non-stop flights from Europe to French Guiana
From Europe you can only depart from France for a direct flight to French Guiana. 2 non-stop routes are available, operated by 2 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.
Flights from France to French Guiana
If you'd like to fly non-stop from France you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at Cayenne Airport, the only destination for direct flights out of France. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Air France and Air Caraibes, neither of which are low-cost carriers.
France to French Guiana with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 26 airports in France offer flights to Cayenne Airport with a single stop:
Non-stop flights from North America to French Guiana
From North America you can only depart from Martinique for a direct flight to French Guiana. These route(s) are operated by one airline.
Flights from Martinique to French Guiana
Looking to fly directly from Martinique? This is possible from Fort-de-France only. You will arrive at Cayenne — currently the only direct route connecting French Guiana and Martinique. Flights are operated by Air France.
Most popular routes to French Guiana
Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of French Guiana, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.
Popular routes to French Guiana with a stopover
If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to French Guiana, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.
Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.
To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to French Guiana!
Frequently Asked Questions — FAQ
What is the best time to visit French Guiana?
The best time to visit French Guiana is in the dry season, from November to April, as can be found here:
- January (6 destinations)
- February (6 destinations)
- March (6 destinations)
- April (6 destinations)
- November (6 destinations)
- December (6 destinations)
What are the most popular destinations in French Guiana?
The 3 most popular airports in French Guiana are:
- Cayenne (CAY)
- Maripasoula (MPY)
- Grand-Santi (GSI)
Which alliances are flying to French Guiana?
Only SkyTeam operates flights to French Guiana.
Which airlines operate direct flights to French Guiana?
As of today, there are 4 airlines that fly to French Guiana. You can find them here:
- Guyane Express Fly
- Van Air Guyane
- Air France
- Air Caraibes
Which low-cost airlines fly to French Guiana?
There are no low-cost carriers that operate flights to French Guiana at the moment.
Which countries offer direct flights to French Guiana?
There are 3 countries that offer direct flights to French Guiana, which are:
- France
- Martinique
- Brazil
Which countries have the best direct connections to French Guiana?
French Guiana has the best direct connection to fly to French Guiana.
What are the best intercontinental hubs for flights to French Guiana?
The most popular intercontinental airport for flights to French Guiana is:
- Paris (CDG)
From which continents can you fly non-stop to French Guiana?
You can reach French Guiana directly from 3 continents, which are:
- South America
- Europe
- North America
Are there Business Class flights to French Guiana?
Yes, you can fly in Business Class to one airport in French Guiana: Cayenne Airport.
Are there First Class flights to French Guiana?
No, you cannot fly to French Guiana in First Class.
What is the longest flight to French Guiana?
The longest direct flight is from Paris, France (CDG) to Cayenne (CAY). This flight takes 9 hours and covers a distance of 4,416 miles (7,107 km). Other interesting long-haul flights to French Guiana include:
- FR - Paris to Cayenne 4,416 miles
- FR - Paris (Orly) to Cayenne 4,401 miles
- BR - Fortaleza to Cayenne 1,123 miles
- MQ - Fort-de-France to Cayenne 894 miles
- BR - Belém to Cayenne 505 miles
- GF - Grand-Santi to Cayenne 143 miles
- GF - Cayenne to Grand-Santi 143 miles
- GF - Maripasoula to Cayenne 140 miles
- GF - Cayenne to Maripasoula 140 miles
- GF - Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni to Maripasoula 125 miles
- GF - Maripasoula to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni 125 miles
- GF - Cayenne to Camopi 113 miles
- GF - Camopi to Cayenne 113 miles
- GF - Saül to Cayenne 101 miles
- GF - Cayenne to Saül 101 miles
- GF - Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni to Grand-Santi 86 miles
- GF - Grand-Santi to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni 86 miles
- GF - Saül to Camopi 66 miles
- GF - Camopi to Saül 66 miles
- GF - Saül to Maripasoula 57 miles
- GF - Maripasoula to Saül 57 miles
- GF - Maripasoula to Grand-Santi 48 miles
- GF - Grand-Santi to Maripasoula 48 miles
What are the major airports in French Guiana?
The biggest airport, a medium-sized airport, in French Guiana is Cayenne Airport, also known as Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport.
How many airports are there in French Guiana?
There are 6 airports that handle scheduled passenger flights.
What are the best international airports in South America for flights to French Guiana?
The most popular airport in South America for a direct flight to French Guiana is:
- Belém (BEL)
Do all airports in French Guiana operate year-round?
There are 6 airports located across French Guiana, 1 of which offer year-round flights while 5 handle seasonal flights only:
- Maripasoula (MPY)
- Grand-Santi (GSI)
- Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (LDX)
- Saül (XAU)
- Camopi (OYC)
For a better overview adjusted to your travel dates, we recommend using the date filter on the map to filter out your options!
What are the most popular flights to French Guiana?
Domestic:
- Maripasoula to Cayenne
- Cayenne to Maripasoula
- Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni to Grand-Santi
- Grand-Santi to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
- Grand-Santi to Maripasoula
- Maripasoula to Grand-Santi
- Cayenne to Grand-Santi
- Saül to Cayenne
- Grand-Santi to Cayenne
- Cayenne to Saül
- Saül to Camopi
- Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni to Maripasoula
- Maripasoula to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
- Cayenne to Camopi
- Camopi to Saül
- Camopi to Cayenne
- Maripasoula to Saül
- Saül to Maripasoula
International:
Which airports in French Guiana offer domestic flights only?
These are the 5 airports in French Guiana that exclusively serve domestic flights:
- Maripasoula
- Grand-Santi
- Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
- Saül
- Camopi
