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PTP Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport
Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport (IATA: PTP, ICAO:TFFR) is located in the the city of Pointe-a- Pitre, Guadeloupe. Phone Number :+590590211472

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IATA Code

PTP

ICAO Code

TFFR

Name

Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Guadeloupe (GP)

City

Pointe-a- Pitre

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

+590590211472

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Airport Overview

Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport（PTP）, identified by ICAO code TFFR, is the principal international gateway serving Pointe-a-Pitre and the Guadeloupe archipelago. The airport is located in Les Abymes on Grande-Terre, approximately 2.4 km north-northeast of Pointe-a-Pitre. Its role is primarily international and regional rather than that of a dedicated global air-cargo hub: freight is commonly moved through passenger-aircraft belly capacity and scheduled regional or inter-island connections, subject to airline acceptance and available space. Terminal 1 handles international and regional traffic, while Terminal 2 serves regional traffic. Our service team can coordinate pre-carriage, airline booking, export documentation and destination delivery, with every cargo acceptance, cut-off and handling detail confirmed against the operating flight.

Airport name	Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport
Location	Pointe-a-Pitre / Les Abymes, Guadeloupe
IATA / ICAO	PTP / TFFR
Airport profile	International and regional passenger airport with air-freight handling capability
Airport telephone	+590 590 21 14 72

Key Highlights

Caribbean gatewayUseful for Guadeloupe-bound cargo and onward regional distribution, with routing dependent on current airline schedules.

Passenger-aircraft capacitySpace may be constrained by seasonal demand, passenger loads and aircraft type; early booking is important for commercial shipments.

Two-terminal operationInternational and regional handling flows may differ, so the operating airline and terminal assignment should be verified before delivery.

French customs frameworkCommercial shipments require consistent invoice, packing, transport and customs data; our team checks the applicable French and Guadeloupe procedures before uplift.

Island logistics sensitivityWeather, limited sailing or flight alternatives, customs inspection and local delivery capacity can affect the final-mile plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo acceptance and release are arranged through the airline, ground-handling agent or appointed cargo representative. Specific warehouse operating hours, acceptance windows and delivery points must be confirmed for each shipment.
Standard export and import handling may include document reception, security procedures, build-up or breakdown, cargo screening and transfer to the aircraft, subject to the carrier’s acceptance rules.
Temperature-controlled, pharmaceutical, perishable and other special cargo should be pre-advised. Availability of cool-room capacity, monitoring, priority handling and storage duration must be confirmed in writing.
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, valuables and oversized pieces require prior carrier approval, compliant packing and shipment-specific handling arrangements.
Customs-controlled storage, inspection access and release procedures depend on the appointed handler and the applicable authorities; our service team does not treat ordinary cargo storage as automatically bonded or duty-free.

Operational boundary: Do not deliver cargo to the airport solely on the basis of a booking request. Wait for the airline or handling agent’s confirmed acceptance reference, delivery location and cut-off instruction.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning options may involve direct or connecting services from metropolitan France, neighbouring Caribbean markets, North America or other regional gateways. Actual routings depend on the shipper’s origin, commodity and current airline network.
For cargo originating outside the region, our team normally compares a direct island routing with a connection through an established European, North American or Caribbean gateway, balancing uplift reliability against additional transfer handling.
Transit time is affected by flight frequency, available belly capacity, weekend and holiday schedules, weather disruption, transshipment acceptance, customs inspection and local delivery appointments. No fixed transit promise should be made before booking confirmation.
For urgent cargo, we request confirmed allotment or priority handling where available and obtain a written routing plan showing each transfer point and the responsible handling party.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary hinterland is Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, with onward distribution to other Guadeloupe islands and nearby Caribbean destinations arranged according to available air or sea connections.
Common air-freight requirements may include retail replenishment, spare parts, machinery components, express commercial shipments, garments, electronics and time-sensitive documents.
Perishables, food products, flowers and other temperature-sensitive goods require packaging suited to tropical conditions, short airport dwell time and a confirmed delivery plan after customs release.
Pharmaceuticals and healthcare products should move under a documented temperature plan, with validated packaging, handling instructions and contingency arrangements agreed before tender.
For island distribution, shipment consolidation can reduce handling complexity, but the master and house documentation must remain consistent with the actual consignee and customs structure.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off is flight- and handler-specific and may be earlier for dangerous goods, perishables, live animals, valuables or screened cargo. Our team confirms the exact deadline rather than applying a generic airport cut-off.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, accurate HS classification, country of origin and consignee tax or customs information where applicable. Inconsistent weights, values or descriptions are common causes of delay.
Special cargo: Dangerous goods declarations, shipper’s certification, battery details, temperature instructions and live-animal documents must be submitted before booking approval. Acceptance remains subject to the airline and handling agent.
Customs and delivery: Customs may request supporting documents or physical inspection. The consignee or appointed broker should be ready to respond promptly, while local delivery access, appointment rules and demurrage exposure are confirmed before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and preferred delivery date to our service team before requesting space. This allows routing and acceptance checks to begin early.
Reserve capacity as early as practical for peak-season retail, perishables, medical cargo and heavy shipments. Ask for the planned connection, transfer airport and contingency option in the quotation.
Use moisture-resistant, stackable packaging suitable for repeated handling and tropical conditions. Mark each piece clearly and keep dimensions consistent across the booking, invoice and packing list.
For urgent or capacity-sensitive cargo, our team can compare air consolidation, direct airline booking and an air-sea alternative; the final choice should consider customs, total landed time and last-mile reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet International Airport handle international commercial cargo?: Yes, international cargo handling is part of the airport’s operating profile, but acceptance depends on the selected airline, ground handler, commodity, documentation and available capacity. Our service team confirms the complete acceptance chain before tender.
Is a fixed transit time available for shipments to Guadeloupe?: No fixed transit time should be assumed. The final schedule depends on origin, connection, uplift, customs processing, weather and local delivery. We provide a routing estimate only after checking the operating flight and handling conditions.
How should temperature-sensitive cargo be booked?: Provide the required temperature range, packaging type, gel-pack or dry-ice details, handling instructions and delivery plan before booking. Cool-room access and special handling must be confirmed with the carrier or appointed handler.
What causes cargo to miss the planned flight?: Typical causes include late delivery to the cargo facility, incomplete security or customs documents, undeclared dangerous-goods characteristics, dimensional discrepancies, insufficient capacity and weather or operational disruption.
Can our team arrange delivery after customs release?: Yes. Our service team can coordinate destination customs support and local delivery, subject to consignee authorization, release status, vehicle access, appointment requirements and the handler’s cargo release instructions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, terminal description, location relationship, telephone number and passenger-traffic reference are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements concerning acceptance, customs, security, special cargo and transit are presented as planning guidance and must be reconfirmed with the operating airline, ground handler and authorities for the specific shipment.

Airport and local facility verification: guadeloupe.aeroport.fr
International air transport standards and airline cargo terminology: iata.org
International aviation reference framework: icao.int
French customs and import-export compliance reference: douane.gouv.fr

Schedules, cargo cut-offs, storage capability, carrier acceptance, customs requirements, handling charges and delivery conditions are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items against the booked shipment before issuing final operating instructions.