Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | October | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
Average price | C$ 1,086 | Average for round-trip flights in March 2021 |
Round-trip from | C$ 1,015 | From Toronto to Fort-de-France |
One-way from | C$ 1,093 | One-way flight from Toronto to Fort-de-France |
YTO - FDF Price
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C$ 612 - C$ 1,351
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FDF Temperature
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29 - 32 °C
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FDF Rainfall
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60 - 250 mm
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Direct flight routes to Martinique from Canada have a flight time of 5h 0m via Air Canada. Indirect service will offer longer flight times, with some flights taking as long as 40h or more total travel time simply because of the routes provided and the city of departure. The shortest flights are offered from Montreal or Toronto. Select Martinique travel deals might offer discount fares but watch for excess travel time because sometimes it can be substantially higher than necessary.
There are direct flights to Martinique from Canada available out of Montreal, which runs three nonstop flights each day to the Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF), which is the only arrival airport on the island for international flights. Air Canada provides direct service operated by Canada Rogue. Flights are also available out of Toronto and Quebec City with one-stop and multi-stop options available. LIAT Airlines also provides service on these routes.
Martinique is easily traveled by car. Tourists can choose to rent a car for themselves or take a cab wherever they want to go. Even those travelling to Martinique for the beaches will need a cab to at least get to their hotel in the resort areas or downtown Fort-de-France. For sightseeing, a rental car is the best choice. You can also take a ferry, known as a vedette, to and from marinas on the east coast. Buses are also available, which are marked with a “TC”, that provide transit between popular tourist destinations and Fort-de-France. Unfortunately, these vans are often unreliable because they change routes at passenger requests and fares are hard to agree upon.
Martinique is popular for its beaches and resorts, with all the coasts offering their own unique scenery. Tourists can visit the Mont Pelee volcano to the north or explore the romantic white-sand beaches of the south. Fort-de-France is full of plenty of attractions, including cultural landmarks and historic sites like the Schoelcher Library. The Anse Cafard Slave Memorial facing Diamond Beach is a sight to behold. Habitation Clement offers a plantation, distillery, museum, and heritage site all in one, offering plenty to see and do. St. Louis Cathedral, La Savane Park, and Diamond Beach are always worth a visit for first-timers to the island.
Flying to Martinique from Canada is an international flight. Therefore, Canadian nationals will need a passport that does not expire for at least three months after the date they intend to leave the country. Martinique does not require tourist visas for stays of less than 90 days. Schengen visas are not valid for travel to this French territory. Professional and student visas are required for travelers, as are sufficient funds and proof of onward or return travel.