Cheap Flights to Saint-François from HK$1,973

If you’re arriving by air, you won’t have to worry which airport to fly into. Saint-François has just one – Pointe-a-Pitre Intl. Airport (PTP).

The journey between PTP and downtown Saint-François is fairly long. You’ll have to travel 26 kilometres before you can drop your bags at your hotel in the city.

Hop off the plane at PTP and you’ll find yourself 26 kilometres from the center of town. SFC is another big airport in Saint-François. You’ll find it 3 kilometres from the center of the city.

There are a total of 9 airlines connecting Saint-François to 12 airports around the world.

Air Antilles Express, Air Caraibes and Air France are the most frequent fliers to Saint-François. The highest number of flights come in from Fort-de-France, with Air Antilles Express having the most services on this route.

With approximately 255 nonstop flights each week, you’ll be landing in Saint-François before you have time to say, “Are we there yet?”

The most popular flights to Saint-François depart from Fort-de-France, Grand Case and Santo Domingo airports.

If it’s Fort-de-France you’re departing, you’ll be in the sky for around 44 minutes before you arrive in Saint-François. Runway to runway from Grand Case takes approximately 50 minutes and from St. Barthelemy, the average flight time is 1 hour.

If you want to save some cash on your trip to Saint-François, listen up! As every seasoned traveler will tell you, avoid booking at the last minute. Prices are often highest close to the departure date. Another excellent way to nab the most affordable fare is to compare all options. If where you’re headed has more than one airport, don’t forget to research the cost of flying into a less busy terminal. Lastly, another easy way to save some money is be ready to book fast. If you see an irresistible bargain, don’t think twice — grab it while you can.

If you’re poorly prepared, airports and flying can be overwhelming. But there’s no need to panic. Follow these handy hints and enjoy a worry-free start to your vacation in Saint-François.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Traveling on a plane can be a stress-free experience if you carry the right stuff. First of all you’ll need basic toiletries, such as lip balm and hand cream, a spare set of clothes and a few magazines. Secondly, leave space in your carry-on bag for your electronic devices, chargers, your important medications and perhaps a proper neck pillow too. Lastly, and most importantly, be sure to take your passport, travel documents and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don’t have a sharp object lurking in one of the zippers of your carry-on luggage. Other prohibited items include explosive or flammable products, such as bleach and fuel, and liquids and gels in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should be your highest priority when picking what to wear during your flight. Consider your footwear carefully too, as swollen feet are a common occurrence. Flat, slightly roomy shoes work well.
• Unfortunately, a risk of long-haul flights is developing DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clotting condition caused by prolonged inactivity. To prevent this, take every opportunity to wander around the cabin. Compression socks and tights are another great idea to help minimize this risk.

It’s easy — be prepared. We’ve compiled some useful tips for an easy trip through security. Look out Saint-François, here you come:

• Your travel documents and passport will need to be inspected by security personnel. Have them easily accessible so you don’t hold up the queue.
• Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your coat, belt, keys and other contents of your pockets, like coins, will be required to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them as your turn draws near.
• All your electronic gadgets, including your phone and laptop, must also be scanned.
• Can’t travel without your favorite cologne or perfume? Not a problem. As long as it’s in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it’s stored in a zip-close bag, it’s OK to bring with you in your carry-on luggage.
• Lightweight sneakers are a clever footwear choice as you’re less likely to be asked to remove them when going through security. Safety boots and other heavy-style shoes are usually subjected to extra screening.
• Sharp items such as knives and scissors can’t be taken on board. They’ll be confiscated at security, so pack them safely away in your checked suitcase.