Montagne Pelée
Active volcano in the north of the island, whose 1902 eruption destroyed Saint-Pierre. Hiking trails lead to the summit.
Martinique, France
Martinique: airports, things to do and where to stay
Martinique, a French overseas department in the Lesser Antilles, is the "island of flowers": volcanic terrain dominated by Mount Pelée, white-sand beaches in the south, sugar cane plantations and rum distilleries. Its capital is Fort-de-France.
Martinique airports
From the airport to central Martinique
Martinique Aimé Césaire airport is about 6 km from central Martinique.
Bus Mozaïk
Buses on the Martinique Transport network link the airport with Fort-de-France during the day. Service ends early in the evening.
Taxi
Rank in the arrivals area, at door D. The ride to Fort-de-France takes about 20-30 min, depending on traffic.
Martinique
Things to do in Martinique
Saint-Pierre
The former capital, wiped out by the 1902 eruption. You can visit the ruins of the theatre and other buildings.
Rocher du Diamant
Volcanic islet off the south coast, a symbol of the island and a well-known diving spot.
Grande Anse des Salines
Long white-sand beach lined with coconut palms in Sainte-Anne, at the island's southern tip.
Bibliothèque Schœlcher
Domed iron-and-glass library in central Fort-de-France, first built in Paris and then shipped to the island.
Jardin de Balata
Botanical garden in the hills above Fort-de-France, with palms, tropical flowers and tree-top walkways.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Martinique?
Martinique is served by Martinique Aimé Césaire (FDF).
How far is the airport from central Martinique?
Martinique Aimé Césaire airport is about 6 km from central Martinique.
How do I get from the airport to central Martinique?
From Martinique Aimé Césaire airport you can take Bus Mozaïk (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Martinique?
Highlights of Martinique include Montagne Pelée, Saint-Pierre, Rocher du Diamant, Grande Anse des Salines, Bibliothèque Schœlcher, and Jardin de Balata.
Photo credits
- Montagne Pelée: www.sklepik-maja.com, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Saint-Pierre: Patrice78500, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rocher du Diamant: Apmarles, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Grande Anse des Salines: Thérèse Gaigé, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bibliothèque Schœlcher: Aristoi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jardin de Balata: Laraquelx, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons