Guadeloupe Maryse Condé International Airport recorded nearly 2.2 million passengers in 2025, confirming a gradual recovery in air traffic, although volumes remain below pre-pandemic levels. The latest figures highlight a network in transition, where growth in North America and renewed Caribbean connectivity are beginning to rebalance a historically France-dominated market.
A recovery underway, but still below pre-pandemic levels
Total traffic reached 2,193,878 passengers in 2025, representing a +2.0% increase compared to 2024, but still -11.9% below 2019 levels, according to the airport’s 2026 press kit.
Operational activity has nonetheless accelerated, with 25,402 aircraft movements, up +18.7% year-on-year, while cargo volumes also showed strong momentum at 13,656 tonnes (+23.5%). These indicators point to a recovery in operations, even as passenger volumes continue to normalize more gradually.
Short-term trends remain uneven. In January 2026, the airport handled 212,696 passengers, a -4.4% decline compared to January 2025, reflecting ongoing adjustments in airline capacity and network restructuring.
A network still dominated by France
The structure of traffic remains heavily concentrated on mainland France, which accounted for 64.5% of total passengers in 2025, with more than 1.38 million यात्रers. Paris continues to dominate the route network, with 1.37 million passengers, making it by far the airport’s leading destination.
However, this dominance is beginning to evolve. While traffic to France increased slightly year-on-year, it remains below pre-pandemic levels, and recent data shows a -4.0% decline in January 2026, partly linked to capacity optimization by airlines.
North America emerges as a key growth driver
Growth is increasingly coming from North America, particularly Canada. The Canadian market recorded 98,435 passengers in 2025 (+9.1%), and continues to expand in early 2026.
In January alone, traffic to Canada reached 18,073 passengers, marking a +24.5% increase compared to 2025 and +55.1% compared to 2019. The addition of new direct routes, including Toronto, is reinforcing this upward trend.
Overall, North American traffic grew by +20.4% in January 2026, while the Miami route also posted a +6.3% increase, confirming the growing importance of this market segment in the airport’s network.
Caribbean connectivity shows signs of recovery
Despite representing only 1.9% of total traffic in 2025, the Caribbean segment is showing renewed momentum. Traffic within the region remains structurally weak compared to pre-pandemic levels (-58.5% vs 2019), but recent figures indicate a rebound.
In January 2026, Caribbean traffic increased by +37.9% year-on-year, supported by improved airline performance and network adjustments.
This recovery is reinforced by new route developments. LIAT Air has announced the launch of direct services from Pointe-à-Pitre to Antigua (four weekly flights) and Montego Bay (two weekly flights), both operated year-round. The reopening of Antigua restores a historical connection, while the new Jamaica route expands access to the wider Caribbean and creates indirect connections to markets such as the United States and the United Kingdom.
A network in transition
These developments reflect a broader strategy of network diversification. While mainland France remains the backbone of traffic, the airport is actively expanding its reach toward North America and regional Caribbean markets.
At the same time, certain segments continue to face challenges. Traffic to the Northern Islands declined by -14.6% in January 2026, largely due to the suspension of Air Antilles operations, while regional traffic to Martinique and French Guiana remained broadly stable.
Toward a rebalanced connectivity model
Guadeloupe’s air network is entering a new phase. The data points to a gradual shift from a highly concentrated model toward a more diversified structure, supported by new routes, growing North American demand, and renewed regional connectivity.
While the recovery remains uneven, particularly when compared to 2019 levels, recent traffic trends and network developments suggest that the airport is repositioning itself within the Caribbean air transport landscape, with a stronger focus on international diversification and regional integration.
