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Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport

Cayenne, GF

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Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport

Cayenne, French Guiana · South America

French Guiana main commercial gateway; plan road transfer.

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5.7/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.5
Comfort & amenities6.3
Food & retail5.5
Ground access5.5
Reliability6.0
Lounges3.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport

Cayenne, French Guiana · South America

French Guiana main commercial gateway; plan road transfer.

Airportist Score

5.7/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.5
Comfort & amenities6.3
Food & retail5.5
Ground access5.5
Reliability6.0
Lounges3.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

French Guiana access
Paris and Caribbean connections

Watch out for

Concentrated frequencies
Road transfer required
No published MCT or security minutes

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.3

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

5.5

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

3.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Single passenger terminal

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for CAY.

Updated Sep 26, 2026

IATA CAY / ICAO SOCA — Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport
GPS 4.8198, -52.3604 · Cayenne, French Guiana
Single passenger terminal
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3 official sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayenne%E2%80%93Félix_Eboué_Airport
https://www.flightsfrom.com/CAY
https://www.flightconnections.com/flights-from-cayenne-cay

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2 tips & hacks
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2 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
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🌙26°C / 79°F

Security wait times

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:26 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.