Airport

BBR Baillif Airport

Baillif Airport (BBR) serves Basse Terre. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABBR
ICAOTFFB
TimezoneAmerica/Guadeloupe
Elevation18 m

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The airport in numbers

Baillif Airport — facts & history

We pulled Baillif Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 41 passengers in 2006, against a peak of 763 in 1999.

Passengers / year
41
as of 2006
Peak traffic
763
in 1999
Elevation
18 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2006

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Baillif Airport to Basse Terre

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~56 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~80 minmetered
Private transfer~80 minfixed upfront
Car rental~80 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Baillif Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Basse Terre ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Baillif Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Baillif Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Basse Terre shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Baillif Airport to the centre of Basse Terre?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Baillif Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Baillif Airport to Basse Terre?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Baillif Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Baillif Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Baillif Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes