Hire a Private Jet to Martinique, French Caribbean

Martinique is a French overseas department and integral part of the European Union, set in the heart of the Lesser Antilles between Dominica to the north and Saint Lucia just 52 nautical miles to the south. Like Guadeloupe 105 nautical miles to the north, Martinique is French in law, language and culture, uses the Euro and applies EU regulations - but sits outside the Schengen Area, meaning French immigration procedures apply on arrival. The island is known throughout the Caribbean for the volcanic drama of Mount Pelee in the north, the sophisticated gastronomy of its capital Fort-de-France, its rhum agricole tradition and its Creole cultural identity. For private aviation from the United Kingdom, Martinique is served by Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF / TFFF) on the west coast near Le Lamentin, a well-equipped international airport with a long runway accommodating all jet categories. Guadeloupe lies 105 nautical miles to the north and Saint Lucia just 52 nautical miles to the south, making Martinique a natural hub for Eastern Caribbean island-hopping itineraries by private jet.

 

 

Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF / TFFF), named after the celebrated Martiniquais poet and politician, is located in the commune of Le Lamentin approximately 10 km east of Fort-de-France. The airport has a single runway (10/28) measuring 3,300 metres with ILS, accommodating all jet categories. As a French overseas department, the airport applies French aviation regulations and the French Air Transport Solidarity Levy on departing passengers. Private aviation handling and customs and immigration are available on site. The airport sits outside the Schengen Area - French immigration procedures apply for all arrivals. A landing permit (GENDEC submission) is required for private flights arriving from third countries including the UK post-Brexit; we manage this for every booking. No night curfew applies. For your ultimate comfort, we arrange chauffeured transfers from Aime Cesaire Airport to your hotel or villa anywhere on the island.

Key Information:

• Typical flight time from London to Martinique: around 8 hours 25 minutes;
• Private jet charter prices: from 58000 GBP;
• Airport: Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF / TFFF), 10 km from Fort-de-France;
• Runway: 3,300 m, ILS, suitable for all jet categories;
• Martinique is EU but outside Schengen - French immigration applies;
• GENDEC landing permit required for UK arrivals - we manage this for every booking;
• Saint Lucia: 52 nm south; Guadeloupe: 105 nm north - 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. Martinique combines the natural drama of Mount Pelee - the active stratovolcano whose 1902 eruption destroyed the former capital Saint-Pierre in one of history's most devastating volcanic events - with the sophisticated French Caribbean lifestyle of Fort-de-France, exceptional beaches on the south coast, outstanding diving, and a culinary tradition that blends French technique with Creole flavours and ingredients. The island's rhum agricole producers - Clement, J.M., Depaz, Saint James and others - are among the world's most celebrated rum distilleries, and the distillery visits and tasting tours are a draw in themselves. As with Guadeloupe, the EU status and AHC pet framework make Martinique significantly easier for pet travel than independent Caribbean island nations.

Private jet charter prices to Martinique start from approximately 58000 GBP for heavy jets from London on the ~3,630 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 Martinique 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 Martinique peaks from December through April during the Caribbean dry season. Hurricane season runs June through November, with September and October the most active months. Eastern Caribbean island-hopping charters combining Martinique with Saint Lucia, Guadeloupe and Barbados are most active during the high season.

 

How long does it take to fly to Martinique?

The flight time on the private jet:

 

1 route

• London - Martinique (FDF), by private jet Gulfstream G450
• Aircraft range: 4350 nm, 8056 km | 476 kts, 882 kmh
• Route: LHR | EGLL ⟶ FDF | TFFF
• Distance: 3628 nm / 6720 km
• Flight time: 8:10 h non-stop

 

2 route

• London - Martinique (FDF), by private jet Global 6000
• Aircraft range: 6000 nm, 11112 km | 488 kts, 904 kmh
• Route: LHR | EGLL ⟶ FDF | TFFF
• Distance: 3628 nm / 6720 km
• Flight time: 8:02 h non-stop

 

3 route

• Edinburgh - Martinique (FDF), by private jet Challenger 650
• Aircraft range: 4000 nm, 7408 km | 470 kts, 870 kmh
• Route: EDI | EGPH ⟶ FDF | TFFF
• Distance: 3607 nm / 6681 km
• Flight time: 8:15 h non-stop

 

4 route

• Manchester - Martinique (FDF), by private jet Global 6000
• Aircraft range: 6000 nm, 11112 km | 488 kts, 904 kmh
• Route: MAN | EGCC ⟶ FDF | TFFF
• Distance: 3595 nm / 6657 km
• Flight time: 7:59 h non-stop

 

5 route

• London - Martinique - Guadeloupe circuit, by private jet Challenger 650
• Route: LHR | EGLL ⟶ FDF | TFFF (3628 nm) + FDF ⟶ PTP | TFFR (105 nm)
• Total flying time approximately 8:30 h with the Guadeloupe 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.

 

 

Prices for the private jet flights to Martinique

At approximately 3,630 nautical miles from London, Martinique is the most southerly of the French Caribbean departments and sits slightly further from the UK than Guadeloupe. The sector comfortably fits the Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650 and Global 6000 for a non-stop transatlantic crossing of around eight hours.

As with Guadeloupe, a GENDEC landing permit is required for UK private jet arrivals between 13:30 and 22:00 local time. We submit this 24 to 2 hours before arrival as standard for all UK bookings. The French Air Transport Solidarity Levy applies on departure and is included in every charter quote. Martinique also sits outside the Schengen Area - French immigration applies on arrival, the same process as for Guadeloupe.

The Saint Lucia combination is one of the most natural in the Eastern Caribbean. At just 52 nautical miles to the south, the inter-island hop takes around 15 minutes in any jet. We regularly arrange island circuits combining Martinique with Saint Lucia, Guadeloupe, Barbados or Saint Vincent on a single connected charter.

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

1. from London to Martinique, 12 passengers, by Gulfstream G450 - 112000 EUR;
2. from London to Martinique, 13 passengers, by Global 6000 - 126000 EUR;
3. from London Farnborough to Martinique, 12 passengers, by Challenger 650 - 108000 EUR;
4. from Manchester to Martinique, 12 passengers, by Global 6000 - 124000 EUR;
5. from Edinburgh to Martinique, 12 passengers, by Challenger 650 - 122000 EUR;
6. from Birmingham to Martinique, 13 passengers, by Global 6000 - 125000 EUR;
7. from London to Martinique then Saint Lucia, Challenger 650 - 118000 EUR;
8. from London to Martinique then Guadeloupe, Global 6000 - 132000 EUR;

We can arrange flights from any UK airport to Martinique 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 Martinique 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 Martinique

Martinique generates a mix of luxury leisure and Eastern Caribbean circuit travel in our network. Below are a few recent examples.

• London Farnborough to Martinique, Challenger 650, 10 passengers - a Creole food and rum tour. A group combining visits to the Clement and Depaz distilleries with stays at a south coast beach villa. We filed the GENDEC permit from Farnborough in advance and arranged transfers to the villa. Charter was around 108,000 EUR.
• Manchester to Martinique, Global 6000, 12 passengers - a villa rental group. A large family renting a private villa on the south coast for two weeks. Direct charter from Manchester with all permit coordination managed in advance. Charter was around 124,000 EUR.
• London to Martinique then Saint Lucia, Challenger 650, 10 passengers - a two-island circuit. A group spending a week on each island. The 52-nautical-mile hop to Saint Lucia took under 20 minutes and saved the group a separate long-haul booking. Total for both islands was around 118,000 EUR.
• Birmingham to Martinique, Global 6000, 11 passengers with two dogs - a winter family stay. A family travelling with dogs in the cabin for three weeks. As Martinique is an EU territory, standard UK post-Brexit AHC pet requirements applied. Charter from Birmingham was around 125,000 EUR.
• Edinburgh to Martinique, Challenger 650, 9 passengers - a Mount Pelee and diving trip. A group combining a guided hike to the summit crater of Mount Pelee with diving on the reefs off the west coast. We timed the GENDEC permit and organised a specialist guide in advance. Charter from Edinburgh was around 122,000 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.

 

Online Calculator

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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 Martinique

The UK to Martinique transatlantic sector of approximately 3,590-3,630 nautical miles suits heavy jets and long-range jets for a comfortable eight-hour non-stop crossing. The airport's 3,300-metre runway accommodates all aircraft categories without restriction.

 

 

• Gulfstream G450 - a popular choice for the UK to Martinique transatlantic crossing, with 4,350 nm range and a large cabin for up to 12 passengers on 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, offering four-zone cabin comfort for groups of up to 13 passengers.
• Gulfstream G650 - an ultra-long-range option with 7,000 nm range, well suited to the sector from Edinburgh and Belfast with maximum speed and cabin space.
• Falcon 7X - a trijet with approximately 5,950 nm range, efficient on the Martinique sector with a comfortable cabin for 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 Martinique

Martinique has one international airport serving all private jet operations. As a rule, all flights use the following:

• Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF) - Le Lamentin, Martinique (FDF / FR) - 10 km from Fort-de-France
   

Aime Cesaire International Airport (IATA: FDF, ICAO: TFFF), named after the Martiniquais poet and politician who was born in Basse-Pointe in 1913, is located in the commune of Le Lamentin approximately 10 km east of Fort-de-France. The airport has a single runway (10/28) measuring 3,300 metres with ILS, accommodating all jet categories. It is the largest airport in Martinique and a significant hub for Air France and Air Caraïbes connections to metropolitan France and the Eastern Caribbean. Private aviation handling and customs and immigration are available on site. The airport has no night curfew. As a French overseas department, Martinique sits outside the Schengen Area - French immigration procedures apply for all arrivals. A GENDEC landing permit is required for UK private jet arrivals between 13:30 and 22:00 local time; we submit this 24 to 2 hours before arrival as standard. The French Air Transport Solidarity Levy applies on departure and is included in every charter quote.

 

 

Main characteristics of the airport:

• The official name is Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport, FDF, Martinique (France).
• The airport is located in Le Lamentin, approximately 10 km east of Fort-de-France.
• Private aviation handling and customs/immigration on site.
• Geolocation of the airport - 14°35′32″N, 60°59′47″W
• Runway 10/28 - 3,300 m, ILS, suitable for all aircraft categories.
• IATA - FDF. ICAO - TFFF.
• 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 Martinique. You can get additional information from our consultants.

 

Operational handling at Martinique FDF

Aime Cesaire Airport handles private aviation through its general aviation facilities alongside its commercial operations. The airport's role as an Air France hub means it has mature handling infrastructure well suited to large-cabin and long-range jet arrivals from Europe.

The GENDEC landing permit requirement applies for UK arrivals (third country post-Brexit) landing between 13:30 and 22:00 local time. We file this as standard for every UK booking. Outside these hours the requirement does not technically apply, but we submit regardless as best practice. French immigration procedures are in force - UK visitors require a valid passport and EU entry documentation. The airport is an EU customs territory under French administration. Schengen regulations do not apply. No night curfew at Martinique gives full scheduling flexibility. Hurricane season (June to November) can affect operations; we advise on current conditions for bookings during this period.

 

Flying to Martinique with your pet

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

• 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 on Martinique, 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 Martinique significantly easier for pet travel than non-EU Caribbean islands.

 

 

Empty Leg Flights to Martinique

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

• London Farnborough - Martinique | Gulfstream G450 | 12 passengers | from £35,000;
• Martinique - London | Global 6000 | 13 passengers | from £37,000;
• Guadeloupe - Martinique | Citation XLS+ | 8 passengers | from £5,400;
• Saint Lucia - Martinique | Phenom 300 | 7 passengers | from £3,200;
• Manchester - Martinique | Global 6000 | 13 passengers | from £36,000;

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 Martinique, helicopters provide fast island connections to Saint Lucia, Dominica and the Grenadines, and access to the volcanic north of the island and remote beaches inaccessible by road. The following helicopters are available for booking at the moment:

• Bell 407 (6 seats) - 4 helicopters available
• Agusta Westland 139 (15 seats) - 9 helicopters available
• Eurocopter AS355N (5 seats) - 7 helicopters available
• Airbus Helicopters H 135 (6 seats) - 11 helicopters available
• Bell 407GXP (5 seats) - 13 helicopters available
• Bell 429 (6 seats) - 6 helicopters available
• Bell 505 (4 seats) - 9 helicopters available
• Bell 525 (10 seats) - 10 helicopters available
• Robinson R44 (3 seats) - 12 helicopters available
• Robinson R66 (4 seats) - 17 helicopters available

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

 

 

Transfers from Aime Cesaire Airport

Ground transfers from the airport cover the island efficiently.

• Fort-de-France city centre: around 15-20 minutes by chauffeured car.
• Les Trois-Ilets and south coast resorts: around 30-40 minutes by car or 20 minutes by ferry from Fort-de-France.
• Saint-Pierre (north, Mount Pelee base): around 50-60 minutes by car.
• Le Diamant (south coast beach): around 40 minutes by car.
• Saint Lucia (by helicopter): around 20-25 minutes from the airport.

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

 

Flights from the UK to Martinique

The most popular flight routes are London - Martinique and Manchester - Martinique. Our clients regularly combine Martinique with Saint Lucia (52 nm south), Guadeloupe (105 nm north) or Barbados (127 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 Martinique.

 

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Martinique - destination overview

Martinique is an island of dramatic contrasts and genuine sophistication, the most culturally complex of the French Caribbean departments and the one with the strongest sense of its own identity. The island's volcanic landscape - Mount Pelee in the north, the rugged Atlantic coast, the sheltered Caribbean beaches of the south and west - frames a society that is deeply French in its institutions and aesthetic sensibility and deeply Creole in its daily life, music, food and language. The tension and fusion between these two identities has produced an island culture unlike any other in the Caribbean.

Mount Pelee, the active stratovolcano that dominates the northern third of the island, is the most historically significant volcanic landmark in the Caribbean. Its eruption on 8 May 1902 destroyed the former capital of Saint-Pierre - then known as the Paris of the Antilles - in minutes, killing all but two of the approximately 30,000 inhabitants in what remains the deadliest volcanic eruption of the 20th century. The ruins of Saint-Pierre are still visible, the town never having been fully rebuilt, and the Musee Vulcanologique documents the disaster in compelling detail. The volcano itself is now quiescent but monitored, and the hike to the summit through cloud forest and across the volcanic plateau is one of the finest mountain walks in the Eastern Caribbean.

The south of the island is where the beaches are, and they are exceptional: Grande Anse des Salines, consistently ranked among the finest beaches in the Caribbean, is a long arc of white sand at the southern tip; Les Trois-Ilets on the west coast has the most accessible resort infrastructure; Le Diamant has the famous offshore rock stack that is one of Martinique's most photographed landmarks. The diving on the west coast - particularly around Saint-Pierre, where the wrecks of ships sunk in the 1902 eruption sit in relatively shallow water - is among the most historically interesting in the Caribbean.

 

 

The gastronomic culture of Martinique is the finest in the French Caribbean, combining metropolitan French cooking with Creole spices, fresh seafood, tropical produce and the island's extraordinary rum agricole. The rhum agricole of Martinique - uniquely, the only rum in the world with an Appellation d'Origine Controlee - is produced from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses, giving it a character and complexity no other rum can match. The distilleries of Clement, Depaz (at the foot of Mount Pelee in a restored colonial plantation), Saint James and J.M. all offer tours and tastings.

 

Where to stay in Martinique - luxury hotels and villas

Martinique has a well-developed luxury hotel sector, with the best properties concentrated on the west coast and in the Les Trois-Ilets area across the bay from Fort-de-France. A selection of notable properties:

• Hotel Bakoua Martinique, MGallery (Les Trois-Ilets) - the island's flagship luxury hotel, a beautifully positioned property on a private beach across the bay from Fort-de-France with a large pool, spa and fine dining. Around 35-40 minutes from the airport by road or 20 minutes by ferry.
• Cap Est Lagoon Resort and Spa (Le Francois) - an acclaimed boutique resort on the Atlantic coast, known for its lagoon setting, villa-style accommodation and one of the best restaurants on the island. Around 30 minutes from the airport.
• Plein Soleil (Le Francois) - a celebrated small hotel on the Atlantic coast, popular with discerning visitors for its pool villas, excellent kitchen and relaxed atmosphere. Around 30 minutes from the airport.
• La Suite Villa (Sainte-Anne) - a luxury villa complex in the south of the island near Grande Anse des Salines, with pool villas and direct beach proximity. Around 45-50 minutes from the airport.
• Villa rentals, Saint-Anne and Les Trois-Ilets - the most sought-after private accommodation in Martinique, with seafront and hillside villas available through specialist Caribbean villa agencies.

Our team can coordinate chauffeured transfers from Aime Cesaire Airport to your hotel, villa or any destination across the island.

 

 

Martinique private jet charter - FAQ

How long is a private jet flight from London to Martinique?
A non-stop flight from London to Martinique takes around 8 hours to 8 hours 15 minutes depending on the aircraft. From Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham the sector is very similar. Martinique is slightly further from London than Guadeloupe due to its more southerly position in the Eastern Caribbean.

How much does it cost to charter a private jet to Martinique?
Prices generally start from around 58000 GBP for heavy jets from London. The transatlantic sector requires heavy or large super midsize jets for a non-stop crossing. Peak Caribbean season (December to April) typically carries higher prices.

Is Martinique in the Schengen Area?
No. Despite being a French overseas department and EU outermost region, Martinique is outside the Schengen Area. UK visitors pass through French immigration and customs on arrival. A valid UK passport and French/EU entry documentation are required.

Is a landing permit required for private jets 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 Martinique.

Can I combine Martinique with other Caribbean islands?
Yes. Saint Lucia is just 52 nautical miles to the south (around 15 minutes by jet), and Guadeloupe is 105 nautical miles to the north (under 30 minutes). We regularly arrange Eastern Caribbean circuits combining Martinique with Saint Lucia, Guadeloupe, Barbados or Saint Vincent on a single connected charter.

Can I travel with my pet to Martinique?
Yes. As an EU territory, Martinique 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 - significantly simpler than for non-EU Caribbean islands like Barbados or Saint Lucia.

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