The climate in Antsiranana is moderate and almost the same throughout the year. The temperature remains around 30 degree Celsius all round the year. Therefore, one can visit the city any time during a year as per the convenience. In short, the best time to visit Antsiranana depends on tourist's itinerary.

Antsiranana is served by Arrachart Airport. This airport is located in proximity to the city and is operated by the Government of Madagascar. The airport offers flights operated by Air Madagascar and Ewa Air to destinations including Antananarivo, Dzaoudzi, Nosy Be, Saint-Denis de la Reunion, and Sambava.

The capital of Diana Region in the far north of Madagascar, Antsiranana is located on the Antsiranana Bay, which is one of the largest and most beautiful deepwater harbours in the Indian Ocean. Probably the most French city on Madagascar, Antsiranana has a colonial feel over it. It is the largest city of the north with an immense cosy market, a variety of fine restaurants, and some extraordinary places and national parks to visit in close proximity. Antsiranana is an ideal destination to hang around and prepare for visiting the neighbourhood.

One of the largest and most beautiful lagoons around the globe, the Bay of Antsiranana is shaped like a flower with a slender mouth at its tip. This lagoon opens into the Indian Ocean. Sugar Loaf, located at the southern edge of the bay, is a famous landmark that one can easily view from the roadside when going towards the Emerald Sea.

The thread of colonnades of the rue Colbert in Antsiranana is one of the finest examples of colonial structures. By moving towards left from this thread, one can visit a spectacular colonial-style residence enclosed by Ravenala trees. These houses are the current headquarters of a territorial administration.

Located in proximity to Antsiranana, Ramena Beach is an excellent place to visit for nature lovers. Ramena is an immaculate village with a sandy beach with hotels and restaurants nearby. To reach this pristine beach, one can take bush taxi from the city.