Means of transport Fort-De-France & Area

It takes the form of a large bus with its own lane. Managed by the local authority, it runs between Fort-de-France and Le Lamentin like a tramway, with multiple stops all the way to the airport. The aim is to limit the frequent traffic jams on these busy stretches of road. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines located at each station. See the website for a map of the network.

L'Express des Îles serves Guadeloupe, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Marie Galante and the Saintes from Fort-de-France on ultra-modern catamarans all equipped with an open-air upper deck. The duration of the trip for Guadeloupe is 3 hours without stopover and 3 hours 45 minutes with stopover in Dominica, 1 hour 20 minutes for Saint Lucia, 1 hour 30 minutes for Dominica and 2 hours 45 minutes for the Saintes. Numerous discounts (baby, child, youth, senior citizen, subscriber) are regularly offered. You can travel with your vehicle from one island to another.

There are several tourist agency offices in the terminal as well as cash machines. Also on site: an exchange counter, a pharmacy, car rental offices, stores, and restaurants. The airport of Le Lamentinis accessible to people with disabilities. Upon arrival, it offers dedicated airport service: don't forget to ask for it when you check in your luggage at the beginning of your trip.

Air Caraïbes, a scheduled French airline, offers regular flights between Paris Orly and Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre), Martinique (Fort-de-France), French Guiana (Cayenne), the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo and Punta Cana), St. Martin (Juliana), Haiti (Port-au-Prince), Cuba (Havana and Santiago de Cuba) and the Bahamas (San Salvador and Nassau).

This service is completed by its regional network to Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Martin (Grand Case), St. Lucia and the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo).

Corsair provides direct flights throughout the year from Paris Orly to Fort-de-France and to the rest of the French West Indies. Possibility of departure from the provinces (18 cities) with connection to Paris with TGV. The company's website offers the possibility of checking in 24 hours in advance, choosing a seat, editing a boarding pass and even ordering “theme” meals. Customers can also book online the products they want to buy in duty free on board the plane with discounts of up to 40%.

Let's face it: taxis are a relatively expensive means of transportation in Martinique. But it is still very useful for those who want more independence. For long distances, don't forget to negotiate the price in advance. Generally speaking, make sure that the car has a taximeter. As an indication, you should count from 40 to €60 for a trip from Fort-de-France to Saint-Pierre, in the north of the island, or from 60 to €80 for a trip between Fort-de-France and Sainte-Anne, in the south.

This original solution called “taxi-co” resembles an ordinary cab service, with the difference that you will not be alone in the car, but several in a kind of minibus. The fare displayed on board is agreed according to the destination. The frequency of the taxi-co remains regular and reliable, guaranteeing a connection for each of the communes. Note that the returns are assured by the same cabs, with possible descents and ascents on the way. The only drawback is that the cab only leaves once it is full. The wait can therefore sometimes be long…

Since 2020, the Single Transport Authority, Martinique Transport, has been implementing a new organization in the Central region of the island. Formerly Mozaïk, the Centre network serves the four communes of the Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique: Fort-de-France, Schoelcher, le Lamentin and Saint-Joseph. The terminus is located along the harbor at Pointe Simon. Stops in town are marked by small glass shelters. Download the Martinique Mobilités application for all the latest information and network news.

The company operates regular flights from Martinique to Guadeloupe, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Saint Barthélemy, Cayenne, Santo Domingo, Puerto Rico, Miami, Barbados. Antigua and the Dominican Republic (La Romana and Punta Cana) are served only during high season. You can book your flight ticket online in just a few clicks in real time and 24 hours a day. The company provides regional continuity through a partnership with Air France.

On its regional network, Air Caraïbes serves Martinique (Fort-de-France), Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre), Saint Martin (Grand Case), Saint Lucia and the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo). Saint Barthélemy is also served with a service operated by St. Barth Commuter. From Paris-Orly, the company offers several departures per day. In addition, there is a partnership with the SNCF, which enables passengers to connect major cities in France (Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, etc.) with the capital and benefit from an all-inclusive ticket.

Ecotaxis are brand new in Fort-de-France: here is a pleasant and ecological way to visit the downtown area of the capital of Martinique. Don't worry, you'll be guided by your experienced driver of this yellow tuk-tuk-like carriage with a capacity of 2 to 3 adult seats. You'll be comfortable in the back of your ecotaxi and in the shade! Two types of excursions are offered of 40 or 90 minutes, as well as a free formula like a classic cab, with a rate per minute. New, fun and nice!

Training and training, training and technical follow-up of club licensees, tourist overview, guidance and preparation for access to aviation trades. Not to be missed, to perfect the escape of stay in Martinique: the baptism of the air!