Hire a Private Jet to Guadeloupe, French Caribbean

Guadeloupe is a French overseas department and integral part of the European Union, located in the eastern Caribbean between Antigua and Dominica, comprising two main islands - Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre - connected by a narrow channel and together forming the distinctive butterfly shape visible on any map of the Lesser Antilles. As a French overseas department, Guadeloupe uses the Euro, operates under French law and applies EU regulations, but unlike metropolitan France it sits outside the Schengen Area - meaning that arrivals from other EU or Schengen countries still pass through French immigration and customs procedures. For private aviation from the United Kingdom, Guadeloupe is served by Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP / TFFR) on Grande-Terre, one of the most capable airports in the Caribbean with the second longest runway in the Lesser Antilles. The island combines exceptional natural diversity - the rainforested volcano of La Soufrière, the spectacular Carbet waterfalls, white sand beaches and mangrove reserves - with the food, culture and hospitality infrastructure of a French overseas territory. Antigua is just 54 nautical miles to the north, and Martinique lies 105 nautical miles to the south, making Guadeloupe a natural hub for Eastern Caribbean island-hopping itineraries.

 

 

Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP / TFFR), renamed in 2021 to honour the Guadeloupean Nobel laureate and author, is located in the commune of Les Abymes approximately 2 km north-east of Pointe-à-Pitre on Grande-Terre. It has a single runway (12/30) measuring 3,125 metres - the second longest in the Lesser Antilles and long enough to accommodate aircraft as large as the A380 - which makes it one of the most capable airports for private aviation in the entire Caribbean. The airport is also known informally as Aéroport Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes, reflecting its role as a regional hub. Private aviation handling is available on site with customs and immigration from 10:00 to 04:00 UTC daily. There is no night curfew. A landing permit (GENDEC submission 24 to 2 hours before arrival) is required for private flights arriving from third countries, including the UK post-Brexit, for flights landing between 13:30 and 22:00 local time. For your ultimate comfort, we arrange chauffeured transfers from Maryse Condé Airport to your hotel or villa anywhere in Guadeloupe.

Key Information:

• Typical flight time from London to Guadeloupe: around 8 hours 15 minutes;
• Private jet charter prices: from 56000 GBP;
• Airport: Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP / TFFR), 2 km from Pointe-à-Pitre;
• Runway: 3,125 m - second longest in the Lesser Antilles, A380-capable;
• Important: Guadeloupe is EU but outside Schengen - French immigration applies;
• Landing permit (GENDEC) required for UK arrivals - we manage this for every booking;
• Antigua: 54 nm north; Martinique: 105 nm south - natural Caribbean circuit;
• Most popular aircraft: Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650 and Global 6000;
• Available departures from London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh.

The destination draws private aviation clients primarily for luxury leisure and the exceptional natural diversity of the island - a combination found nowhere else in the Caribbean. La Soufrière, the active volcano at the heart of Basse-Terre, is one of the most accessible volcanoes in the world, and the Guadeloupe National Park surrounding it contains tropical rainforest, the spectacular Carbet Falls and hiking trails of international calibre. Grande-Terre has the beaches and resort hotels, while Basse-Terre has the nature. The French culinary culture - the island's blend of metropolitan French technique with Creole ingredients, spices and tradition - produces a restaurant scene of genuine quality. The duty-free shopping of Saint-Martin is a short hop to the north, and the sailing waters of the Eastern Caribbean, with Antigua, Dominica and Martinique all within easy island-hopping distance, make Guadeloupe an excellent base for a Caribbean circuit by private jet.

Private jet charter prices to Guadeloupe start from approximately 56000 GBP for heavy jets from London on the ~3,570 nautical mile transatlantic sector. The final charter cost depends on the selected aircraft, departure airport, passenger numbers and any additional services requested.

 

 

Private Jets UK provides access to more than 6500 aircraft worldwide, including light jets, midsize aircraft, heavy jets and ultra long-range business aircraft. Our aviation consultants can recommend suitable aircraft based on passenger numbers, baggage requirements, flight range and budget. Available aircraft include models from Gulfstream, Dassault, Bombardier, Embraer, Cessna, Pilatus, Beechcraft, Airbus and Boeing.

With more than 15 years of experience in business aviation, we arrange private jet charter flights to Guadeloupe and across the Eastern Caribbean from airports across the United Kingdom. Our team manages every stage of the journey, including aircraft sourcing, flight planning, landing permits, ground transportation and concierge services.

 

 

Availability on private jet routes to Guadeloupe peaks from December through April during the Caribbean dry season, when demand is highest and aircraft are most active across the Eastern Caribbean network. Hurricane season runs June through November, with September and October the most active months.

 

How long does it take to fly to Guadeloupe?

The flight time on the private jet:

 

1 route

• London - Guadeloupe (PTP), by private jet Gulfstream G450
• Aircraft range: 4350 nm, 8056 km | 476 kts, 882 kmh
• Route: LHR | EGLL ⟶ PTP | TFFR
• Distance: 3569 nm / 6610 km
• Flight time: 8:02 h non-stop

 

2 route

• London - Guadeloupe (PTP), by private jet Global 6000
• Aircraft range: 6000 nm, 11112 km | 488 kts, 904 kmh
• Route: LHR | EGLL ⟶ PTP | TFFR
• Distance: 3569 nm / 6610 km
• Flight time: 7:56 h non-stop

 

3 route

• Edinburgh - Guadeloupe (PTP), by private jet Challenger 650
• Aircraft range: 4000 nm, 7408 km | 470 kts, 870 kmh
• Route: EDI | EGPH ⟶ PTP | TFFR
• Distance: 3540 nm / 6557 km
• Flight time: 8:05 h non-stop

 

4 route

• Manchester - Guadeloupe (PTP), by private jet Global 6000
• Aircraft range: 6000 nm, 11112 km | 488 kts, 904 kmh
• Route: MAN | EGCC ⟶ PTP | TFFR
• Distance: 3532 nm / 6541 km
• Flight time: 7:54 h non-stop

 

5 route

• London - Guadeloupe - Martinique circuit, by private jet Challenger 650
• Route: LHR | EGLL ⟶ PTP | TFFR (3569 nm) + PTP ⟶ FDF | TFFF (105 nm)
• Total flying time approximately 8:25 h with the Martinique hop included

 

The exact flight time depends on the model of the business jet and wind conditions. Our consultant will calculate the optimal departure time and routing for your specific itinerary, including any inter-island connections in the Eastern Caribbean.

 

 

Prices for the private jet flights to Guadeloupe

At approximately 3,570 nautical miles from London, Guadeloupe is closely comparable in distance to the US Virgin Islands and Barbados, making it well suited to the Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650 and Global 6000 on a non-stop transatlantic crossing. The sector is slightly shorter than Martinique from some UK airports, reflecting Guadeloupe's more northerly position in the Eastern Caribbean.

An important operational note specific to Guadeloupe: a landing permit is required for private flights arriving from third countries (including the UK post-Brexit) between 13:30 and 22:00 local time. This requires a GENDEC (General Declaration) submission 24 to 2 hours before the planned arrival. We manage this filing as part of every booking for UK clients - it adds no complexity for passengers but requires lead time. For arrivals outside these hours the requirement does not apply, but we submit the GENDEC as standard practice regardless.

Guadeloupe also sits outside the Schengen Area despite being a French overseas department and EU territory. UK visitors therefore pass through French immigration and customs on arrival - similar to arriving in metropolitan France post-Brexit, but without Schengen passport-free movement from other EU countries. EU customs rules apply on goods. French Air Transport Solidarity Levy applies on departing passengers and is included in the charter quote.

Below are the approximate prices for the flights performed this year:

1. from London to Guadeloupe, 12 passengers, by Gulfstream G450 - 108000 EUR;
2. from London to Guadeloupe, 13 passengers, by Global 6000 - 122000 EUR;
3. from London Farnborough to Guadeloupe, 12 passengers, by Challenger 650 - 104000 EUR;
4. from Manchester to Guadeloupe, 12 passengers, by Global 6000 - 120000 EUR;
5. from Edinburgh to Guadeloupe, 12 passengers, by Challenger 650 - 118000 EUR;
6. from Birmingham to Guadeloupe, 13 passengers, by Global 6000 - 121000 EUR;
7. from London to Guadeloupe then Martinique, Challenger 650 - 116000 EUR;
8. from London to Guadeloupe then Antigua, Global 6000 - 126000 EUR;

We can arrange flights from any UK airport to Guadeloupe and across the Eastern Caribbean. If you have any questions, please use the form below:

 

 

Prices depending on the type of business jet

We can clearly show the high dependence of the cost of the flight, on the type of aircraft - we have collected approximate data, at the price of 1 flight hour, for various types of business jets:

• Large jet (similar to Legacy 600) - from 4900 to 5800 GBP per flight hour;
• Business liners - from 10300 GBP per flight hour;
• Light jet - from 2100 to 3000 GBP per flight hour;
• Long-haul jet (similar to Global 5000, Gulfstream G550, Falcon 7X, etc.) - from 5800 to 8800 GBP per flight hour;
• Medium-sized jet (identical to Cessna Citation XLS+, Hawker 800XP, etc.) - from 3000 to 3700 GBP per flight hour;
• Turboprops - from 850 GBP per flight hour.
• Large medium-class jet (similar to Challenger 300, etc.) - from 4600 to 5500 GBP per flight hour;
• Small jet, from 1700 to 2500 GBP per flight hour;

For the Guadeloupe route, large jets in the 4900-5800 GBP per hour range and long-range jets in the 5800-8800 GBP range handle the transatlantic sector comfortably from all UK departure airports.

 

 

Recent flights to Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe generates a rich mix of luxury leisure and Eastern Caribbean circuit travel. Below are a few recent examples.

• London Farnborough to Guadeloupe, Challenger 650, 10 passengers - a Basse-Terre nature group. A group combining hiking in the Guadeloupe National Park with time at the Carbet Falls and a day on La Soufrière. We filed the GENDEC landing permit in advance from Farnborough and arranged transfers to a Basse-Terre villa. Charter was around 104,000 EUR.
• Manchester to Guadeloupe, Global 6000, 12 passengers - a villa rental group. A large family group renting a private villa on the south coast of Grande-Terre for two weeks. Direct charter from Manchester with all permit coordination managed in advance. Charter was around 120,000 EUR.
• London to Guadeloupe then Martinique, Challenger 650, 10 passengers - a French Caribbean circuit. A group spending a week on each island, combining Guadeloupe's natural landscape with Martinique's gastronomy and beaches. The 105-nautical-mile inter-island hop took under 30 minutes. Total with both islands was around 116,000 EUR.
• Birmingham to Guadeloupe, Global 6000, 11 passengers with two dogs - a family winter escape. A family travelling with their dogs in the cabin for a three-week stay. As Guadeloupe is an EU territory, standard UK post-Brexit AHC pet requirements applied - simpler than for non-EU Caribbean destinations. Charter from Birmingham was around 121,000 EUR.

The examples above are recent indicative charters and are provided for guidance only. Your own quote will depend on the current season, aircraft positioning, passenger numbers and any additional services requested.

 

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All our calculations are as transparent as possible for you. After receiving the request, we will prepare a beautiful offer - where the costs and the final price will be clearly described. The exact price is agreed in advance and is written in the contract, so you can be sure of the final cost.

 

 

Most Requested Aircraft for Flights to Guadeloupe

The UK to Guadeloupe transatlantic sector of approximately 3,530-3,570 nautical miles suits heavy jets and large super midsize jets for a comfortable eight-hour non-stop crossing. The airport's 3,125-metre runway accommodates all aircraft categories without restriction.

 

 

• Gulfstream G450 - a popular choice for the UK to Guadeloupe transatlantic sector, with 4,350 nm range handling the crossing comfortably and a large cabin well suited to the eight-hour flight.
• Challenger 650 - frequently selected for the crossing, combining a generous large-cabin interior with 4,000 nm range adequate for the sector from London and Midlands airports.
• Global 6000 - a long-range jet handling all UK departure airports with ease, with four-zone cabin comfort for groups of up to 13 passengers.
• Gulfstream G650 - an ultra-long-range option offering maximum speed and range, well suited to the sector from Edinburgh and Belfast.
• Falcon 7X - a trijet with approximately 5,950 nm range, efficient on the Guadeloupe sector with a cabin of up to 12 passengers.

Private Jets UK provides access to more than 6500 aircraft worldwide. Our aviation advisors will recommend the right aircraft for your group size and preferred departure airport.

 

How to rent a business jet with a crew

5 main stages:

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  Sending an application

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  Clarification of details and search for options

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  Preparation and coordination of optimal options

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  Registration of documents. Payment of the invoice.

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  Departure on the route.

 

Business aviation airport in Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe's main international gateway handles all private jet operations for the archipelago. As a rule, all flights use the following:

• Maryse Condé International Airport (PTP) - Les Abymes / Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe (PTP / FR) - 2 km from Pointe-à-Pitre
   

Maryse Condé International Airport (IATA: PTP, ICAO: TFFR), renamed in 2021 from Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport to honour Guadeloupean Nobel laureate Maryse Condé, is located in the commune of Les Abymes approximately 2 km north-east of Pointe-à-Pitre on Grande-Terre. It is the largest of the six airports in the Guadeloupe archipelago and the second busiest in the Lesser Antilles. The airport has a single runway (12/30) measuring 3,125 metres - the second longest in the Lesser Antilles, capable of accommodating aircraft up to A380 size. Private aviation handling and customs/immigration are available on site. The airport has no night curfew. A GENDEC landing permit is required for private flights from third countries (including UK post-Brexit) arriving between 13:30 and 22:00 local time - we submit this 24 to 2 hours before arrival as standard. The airport is an EU customs territory under French administration. Schengen regulations do not apply - French immigration procedures are in force for all arrivals. Five smaller airports serve the outer islands of the archipelago (Marie-Galante, La Désirade, Terre-de-Haut, Saint-Francois and Basse-Terre Baillif) for inter-island connections.

 

 

Main characteristics of the airport:

• The official name is Maryse Condé International Airport (formerly Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport), PTP, Guadeloupe (France).
• The airport is located in Les Abymes, approximately 2 km from Pointe-à-Pitre.
• Private aviation handling and customs/immigration on site.
• Geolocation of the airport - 16°15′51″N, 61°31′34″W
• Runway 12/30 - 3,125 m (10,253 ft), suitable for all aircraft categories including wide-body.
• IATA - PTP. ICAO - TFFR.
• Time Zone: UTC-4 (AST, Atlantic Standard Time, year-round - no daylight saving)

The airport's non-Schengen status and GENDEC landing permit requirement for UK arrivals are the two key administrative points we manage for every private jet booking to Guadeloupe. You can get additional information from our consultants.

 

Operational handling at Guadeloupe PTP

Maryse Condé Airport handles private aviation through its general aviation facilities alongside its substantial commercial operations. The airport's scale and its role as an Air France and Air Caraïbes hub mean it has mature handling infrastructure and experienced teams familiar with international private jet arrivals.

Two operational points require attention for UK private jet clients. First, the GENDEC landing permit: for UK arrivals (third country post-Brexit) landing between 13:30 and 22:00 local time, a General Declaration must be submitted 24 to 2 hours before arrival. We file this as part of every booking for UK clients. Second, the non-Schengen status: despite being French territory and EU, Guadeloupe is an outermost region of the EU where Schengen does not apply. UK visitors pass through French immigration - the same process as arriving in France from outside Schengen. Valid UK passport, UK visa to France if required, and standard EU customs rules on goods.

No night curfew applies at Guadeloupe, giving full scheduling flexibility. The French Air Transport Solidarity Levy applies on departing passengers and is included in all charter quotes. Hurricane season (June to November) can affect operations and scheduling, and we advise clients travelling during this period on current conditions.

 

Flying to Guadeloupe with your pet

As a French overseas department and EU outermost region, Guadeloupe applies the standard UK post-Brexit EU pet travel framework - the same rules as travelling to France, Italy or Germany. This is considerably simpler than for independent Caribbean island nations:

• Microchip: ISO-compliant microchip, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination: valid, administered after microchipping. A 21-day wait applies for first-time vaccination before EU entry.
• Animal Health Certificate (AHC): issued by an official UK vet, valid for 10 days from issue to first EU entry. For longer stays, the return AHC must be timed from a vet visit before the homeward flight.
• Tapeworm treatment for dogs: required on return to the UK.

Pets travel in the cabin throughout the eight-hour transatlantic flight. Documentation is checked on arrival through the private aviation channel. No quarantine for compliant pets. The EU framework makes Guadeloupe significantly easier for pet travel than Barbados, Antigua or other non-EU Caribbean islands.

 

 

Empty Leg Flights to Guadeloupe

Travellers with flexible schedules may benefit from Empty Leg opportunities on transatlantic routes between UK airports and Guadeloupe. The Caribbean high season generates repositioning traffic across the Eastern Caribbean network, and empty legs occur most frequently December through April.

• London Farnborough - Guadeloupe | Gulfstream G450 | 12 passengers | from £34,000;
• Guadeloupe - London | Global 6000 | 13 passengers | from £36,000;
• Martinique - Guadeloupe | Citation XLS+ | 8 passengers | from £5,200;
• Antigua - Guadeloupe | Phenom 300 | 7 passengers | from £3,800;
• Manchester - Guadeloupe | Global 6000 | 13 passengers | from £35,000;

The prices shown above are indicative examples. Actual Empty Leg opportunities depend on aircraft availability, routing and travel dates.

 

 

Helicopter charter

Private Jets UK clients have access to the top private helicopters. From Guadeloupe, helicopters connect the main islands of the archipelago - to Marie-Galante (20 minutes), Les Saintes (Terre-de-Haut, 15 minutes), La Désirade - as well as providing fast transfers across Basse-Terre and access to sites in the national park that would otherwise require long road journeys. The following helicopters are available for booking at the moment:

• Eurocopter EC155 (6 seats) - 7 helicopters available
• Bell 407 (6 seats) - 11 helicopters available
• Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil (5 seats) - 9 helicopters available
• McDonnell Douglas MD 600N (5 seats) - 3 helicopters available
• Sikorsky S-92 (24 seats) - 1 helicopters available
• Agusta Westland AW139 (15 seats) - 4 helicopters available
• Airbus Helicopters H 135 (6 seats) - 9 helicopters available
• Bell 407GXP (5 seats) - 6 helicopters available
• Bell 429 (6 seats) - 2 helicopters available
• Bell 505 (4 seats) - 8 helicopters available
• Bell 525 (10 seats) - 5 helicopters available
• Robinson R44 (3 seats) - 7 helicopters available
• Robinson R66 (4 seats) - 5 helicopters available

Please contact our aviation consultants for more detailed information on helicopter charter from Guadeloupe.

 

 

Transfers from Maryse Condé Airport

Ground and inter-island transfers from the airport cover the archipelago efficiently.

• Pointe-à-Pitre city centre: around 10-15 minutes by chauffeured car.
• Gosier and Grande-Terre beach resorts: around 20-30 minutes by car to the south-east.
• Basse-Terre and national park: around 50-60 minutes by car via the bridge crossing.
• Sainte-Anne (best beaches, Grande-Terre): around 30 minutes by car to the south-east.
• Les Saintes (Terre-de-Haut): around 15 minutes by helicopter or 60 minutes by ferry from Trois-Rivières.

We arrange chauffeured transfers and inter-island connections through local partners, all coordinated in advance to match aircraft arrival times.

 

Flights from the UK to Guadeloupe

The most popular flight routes are London - Guadeloupe and Manchester - Guadeloupe. Our clients regularly combine Guadeloupe with Martinique (105 nm south), Antigua (54 nm north) or Barbados (225 nm south-east) on Eastern Caribbean island-hopping itineraries. Due to our active Caribbean network and experience with the GENDEC permit process, we offer smooth and efficiently managed private aviation to Guadeloupe.

 

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Guadeloupe - destination overview

Guadeloupe is the most naturally diverse of the French Caribbean departments, an archipelago of islands whose butterfly silhouette - the two main islands of Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre joined at the narrow Rivière Salée channel - contains within it two entirely different geographies and characters. Grande-Terre is the flat, sunnier, more commercially developed island, with Pointe-à-Pitre as the main city, resort hotels strung along the southern and south-eastern coast, excellent beaches at Sainte-Anne and Saint-François, and the airport. Basse-Terre is entirely different: volcanic, mountainous, forested, wild, with La Soufrière (an active stratovolcano, 1,467 metres) at its heart and a national park that covers almost the entire southern half of the island in tropical rainforest of exceptional biodiversity.

La Soufrière is one of the most accessible volcanoes in the world for non-technical visitors. The trail to the summit passes through cloud forest, past sulphur vents and steaming fumaroles, and the summit crater itself can be reached on foot in a few hours from the upper parking area. The Carbet Falls on Basse-Terre are three waterfalls of spectacular size in the jungle setting of the national park, with the first (110 metres) accessible by a short walk and the second (115 metres, the highest single-drop waterfall in the French Caribbean) requiring a longer hike. The national park contains rivers, mangrove coastlines, hot springs and a remarkable array of endemic flora and fauna.

 

 

The outer islands of the Guadeloupe archipelago - Les Saintes (Terre-de-Haut), Marie-Galante and La Désirade - each have their own distinct character, accessible by ferry or helicopter from Grande-Terre. Terre-de-Haut in Les Saintes is often described as the most beautiful village in the French Caribbean, a small island of exceptional charm with very little tourism infrastructure and correspondingly authentic atmosphere. Marie-Galante is larger, agricultural and known for its rum distilleries. La Désirade is remote, flat and largely undiscovered.

The culinary tradition of Guadeloupe - Creole cuisine built on accras de morue (salt cod fritters), boudin antillais, colombo (a spiced curry tradition brought by indentured Indian workers), fresh fish and shellfish, and the powerful rum agricole produced on Basse-Terre - is genuine and deeply embedded in daily life. The rhum agricole of Guadeloupe, particularly from Domaine de Séverin, Karukéra and Longueteau, is among the finest in the Caribbean.

 

Where to stay in Guadeloupe - luxury hotels and villas

Guadeloupe's luxury hotel offer has grown significantly over the past decade, with the best options concentrated on the south coast of Grande-Terre and in the quieter corners of the archipelago. A selection of notable properties:

• La Toubana Hotel and Spa (Sainte-Anne, Grande-Terre) - a clifftop boutique resort overlooking the Caribbean with private beach access, infinity pool, spa and exceptional views. Around 35 minutes from the airport.
• Le Gosier Beach Hotel and similar beachfront properties in Gosier - the main resort belt of Grande-Terre, within 20-30 minutes of the airport, with a range of four and five-star options.
• La Cohoba Resort (Basse-Terre area) - a newer luxury property on the west coast of Basse-Terre combining pool villas with access to the volcanic landscape. Around 60-70 minutes from the airport.
• Auberge de la Vieille Tour (Gosier) - a classic Antilles hotel in a restored 18th-century sugar mill tower, with a beach, pool and fine dining. Around 20-25 minutes from the airport.
• Private villa rentals, Sainte-Anne and Saint-Francois - the most sought-after leisure accommodation in Guadeloupe, with seafront and hillside villas across the south-east of Grande-Terre available through specialist Caribbean villa agencies.

Our team can coordinate chauffeured transfers from Maryse Condé Airport to your hotel, villa or any destination across the Guadeloupe archipelago.

 

 

Guadeloupe private jet charter - FAQ

How long is a private jet flight from London to Guadeloupe?
A non-stop flight from London to Guadeloupe takes around 7 hours 55 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes depending on the aircraft. From Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham the sector is very similar in length. Guadeloupe is closely comparable in distance to the US Virgin Islands from UK airports.

How much does it cost to charter a private jet to Guadeloupe?
Prices generally start from around 56000 GBP for heavy jets from London. The transatlantic sector requires heavy or large super midsize jets. Peak Caribbean season (December to April) typically carries higher prices.

Is Guadeloupe in the Schengen Area?
No. Despite being a French overseas department and an EU outermost region, Guadeloupe is outside the Schengen Area. UK visitors pass through French immigration and customs on arrival - the same process as arriving in metropolitan France from outside Schengen. A valid UK passport and French/EU entry documentation are required.

Is a landing permit required for private jets arriving in Guadeloupe from the UK?
Yes. A GENDEC landing permit is required for private flights arriving from third countries (including the UK post-Brexit) between 13:30 and 22:00 local time. We submit this 24 to 2 hours before arrival as standard practice for all UK private jet bookings to Guadeloupe.

Can I combine Guadeloupe with other Caribbean islands on one charter?
Yes. Antigua is just 54 nautical miles to the north (around 15-20 minutes by jet), and Martinique is 105 nautical miles to the south (under 30 minutes). We regularly arrange Eastern Caribbean circuits combining Guadeloupe with Antigua, Martinique, Barbados or Saint Lucia on a single connected charter.

Can I travel with my pet to Guadeloupe?
Yes. As an EU territory, Guadeloupe applies the standard UK post-Brexit AHC framework: microchip, valid rabies vaccination and an Animal Health Certificate issued within 10 days of departure. No titre test or advance import permit required. This is significantly simpler than for non-EU Caribbean destinations like Barbados or Antigua.

When is the best time to fly to Guadeloupe?
The dry season from December through May offers the best weather - sunny, warm and with lower humidity. The Caribbean high season (December to April) is the most expensive and socially active period. The hurricane season runs June through November, with the peak risk in September and October. May, June and November offer good weather at more competitive charter rates.