Why go
- Capital city of French Guiana.
- Served by Régina Airport (REI).
History
Cayenne is the capital, prefecture, and largest city of French Guiana, an overseas region and department of France located in South America. The city stands on a former island at the mouth of the Cayenne River on the Atlantic coast. The city's motto is "fert aurum industria", which means "work brings wealth". Cayenne is the largest Francophone city of the South American continent.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Air France AF (A320, A340-300, A320) · 2 routes: Fort-de-france, Paris
- Surinam Airways PY (737-300) · 2 routes: Belem, Zandery
- Air Antilles Express 3S (A320) · 1 route: Fort-de-france
- Air Caraïbes TX (A330-300) · 1 route: Paris
- Corsairfly SS (A330-300) · 1 route: Paris*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Régina Airport (REI); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cayenne. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.