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Flights, health, budget, transport, gastronomy, seasons — everything you need to know before you go. Updated for 2026.
Daily direct flights from Paris-CDG. Economy, premium economy and business class. Flying Blue programme.
Flights from Paris-Orly. Often competitive fares. Possible stopover in Martinique or Guadeloupe.
Located in Matoury, 15 km from Cayenne. Car rental on site recommended. Taxis available.
Regular flights from Martinique and Guadeloupe — 1h30 flight. Ideal for combining Caribbean + French Guiana.
Required to enter French Guiana. Must be done at least 10 days before departure. International vaccination certificate required at boarding.
No systematic chemoprophylaxis for coastal areas. Mandatory for the interior (Maroni, Saül, Oyapock). Consult a travel medicine doctor.
Tropical DEET repellent ≥ 30% essential. Long sleeves in the evening. Impregnated mosquito net for jungle nights.
Hospital in Cayenne (CHC). Doctors in Kourou and Saint-Laurent. Repatriation insurance strongly recommended.
French Guiana has a cost of living approximately 31% higher than mainland France. Plan a realistic budget.
| Item | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation/night | Hammock hut €10–30 | 3★ hotel €120–150 | Eco-lodge €200–350 |
| Meals/day | €20–30 | €40–60 | €80–120 |
| Transport/day | Car rental €55 | Car + transfers €80 | Car + internal flights |
| Activities/day | Free trails | Guides + excursions €60–90 | Private guides €150–250 |
| Total/day/person | €80–120 | €150–200 | €300–500 |
Essential for the coastal zone. €50–70/day. RN1 to Saint-Laurent (3h30). RN2 to Saint-Georges (3h). Good road conditions.
Air Guyane Express serves Saül (45 min), Maripasoula (50 min). Fares ~€85–90 return. Luggage limited to 15 kg.
The ancestral transport for the interior. Certified pirogue guides mandatory for protected areas.
Catamaran from Kourou — 45 min, daily departures. €35–50 return. Book ahead in high season.
Dry season. Best for hiking in Saül, Maroni river trips, Salvation Islands and all forest activities. Trails accessible.
Rainy season — but THE season to witness leatherback turtle nesting at Awala-Yalimapo. An unmissable experience.
25 communities, 5 major food cultures, a unique fusion found nowhere else on Earth. Every meal is a cultural experience.
Valid national ID or passport. No visa required for EU citizens. Passport required to cross to Brazil (Oiapoque).
4G in Cayenne and Kourou. No signal in Saül, Maroni and forest areas. Download offline maps before departure.
27°C average year-round. Humidity 80–90%. Pack light clothes + rain jacket + waterproof shoes for the forest.
Required for certain protected areas (Amazon National Park, Amerindian zones). Apply in advance at the Prefecture.
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