List of Airports in France

As of 2024, there are 131 airports throughout the country of France according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in France are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only serve domestically.

List of All Airports in France

#	Airport	Abbreviation	Location	Size
1	Aerogare des Invalides	XEX	Paris	Small
2	Agora Helipad	JAH	Aubagne	Small
3	Alpe D Huez Airport	AHZ	Alpe D Huez	Small
4	Annecy-Meythe Airport	NCY	Annecy	Small
5	Arnage Airport	LME	Le Mans	Small
6	Aulnat Airport	CFE	Clermont-Ferrand	Medium
7	Aurillac Airport	AUR	Aurillac	Small
8	Auxerre Branches Airport	AUF	Auxerre	Small
9	Avignon-Caum Airport	AVN	Avignon	Medium
10	Avoriaz Airport	AVF	Avoriaz	Small
11	Barcelonnette Airport	BAE	Barcelonnette	Small
12	Beauvais-Tille Airport	BVA	Paris	Medium
13	Bellegarde Airport	LIG	Limoges	Medium
14	Beziers Vias Airport	BZR	Beziers	Small
15	Biard Airport	PIS	Poitiers	Medium
16	Biarritz Parme Airport	BIQ	Biarritz	Medium
17	Blagnac Airport	TLS	Toulouse	Large
18	Boos Airport	URO	Rouen	Small
19	Bordeaux Airport	BOD	Bordeaux	Medium
20	Bourges Airport	BOU	Bourges	Small
21	Boutheon Airport	EBU	St Etienne	Medium
22	Brenoux Airport	MEN	Mende	Small
23	Brie-Champniers Airport	ANG	Angouleme	Small
24	Bron Airport	LYN	Lyon	Small
25	Calais Airport	CQF	Calais	Small
26	Campo Dell Oro Airport	AJA	Ajaccio	Medium
27	Carpiquet Airport	CFR	Caen	Medium
28	Chabeuil Airport	VAF	Valence	Small
29	Chambery Airport	CMF	Chambery	Small
30	Charles De Gaulle Airport	CDG	Paris	Huge
31	Charmeil Airport	VHY	Vichy	Small
32	Charolais Bourgogne S. Airport	SYT	Saint Yan	Small
33	Chateauroux Airport	CHR	Chateauroux	Small
34	Colmar-Houssen Airport	CMR	Colmar	Small
35	Côte D’Azur Airport	NCE	Nice	Huge
36	Courchevel Airport	CVF	Courchevel	Small
37	Creil Airport	CSF	Creil	Small
38	Deux Alpes Airport	DXA	Deux Alpes	Small
39	Dieppe Airport	DPE	Dieppe	Small
40	Dijon Airport	DIJ	Dijon	Small
41	Entrammes Airport	LVA	Laval	Small
42	Entzheim Airport	SXB	Strasbourg	Medium
43	Essey Airport	ENC	Nancy	Small
44	Etoile Airport	XTT	Paris	Small
45	Evreux Airport	EVX	Evreux	Small
46	Fontaine Airport	BOR	Belfort	Small
47	Frejus Airport	FRJ	Frejus	Small
48	Frescaty Airport	MZM	Metz	Small
49	Garons Airport	FNI	Nimes	Medium
50	Granville Airport	GFR	Granville	Small
51	Grenoble-Isère Airport	GNB	Lyon	Medium
52	Gueret (Lepaud) Airport	MCU	Montlucon	Small
53	Guipavas Airport	BES	Brest	Medium
54	Hyeres Airport	TLN	Toulon	Medium
55	Juan Les Pins Airport	JLP	Juan Les Pins	Small
56	La Garenne Airport	AGF	Agen	Small
57	La Mole Airport	LTT	Saint Tropez	Small
58	La Plagne Airport	PLG	La Plagne	Small
59	Laberandie Airport	ZAO	Cahors	Small
60	Laleu Airport	LRH	La Rochelle	Medium
61	Landivisiau Airport	LDV	Landivisiau	Small
62	Lann Bihoue Airport	LRT	Lorient	Medium
63	Laroche Airport	BVE	Brive-La-Gaillarde	Small
64	Le Bourget Airport	LBG	Paris	Small
65	Le Castellet Airport	CTT	Le Castellet	Small
66	Le Pontreau Airport	CET	Cholet	Small
67	Le Sequestre Airport	LBI	Albi	Small
68	Le Touquet Airport	LTQ	Le Touquet	Small
69	Les Ajoncs Airport	EDM	La Roche	Small
70	Lesquin Airport	LIL	Lille	Medium
71	Llabanere Airport	PGF	Perpignan	Medium
72	Loudes Airport	LPY	Le Puy	Small
73	Mandelieu Airport	CEQ	Cannes	Small
74	Marce Airport	ANE	Angers	Small
75	Marcillac Airport	RDZ	Rodez	Medium
76	Marseille Airport	MRS	Marseille	Large
77	Maupertus Airport	CER	Cherbourg	Small
78	Mazamet Airport	DCM	Castres	Small
79	Medis Airport	RYN	Royan	Small
80	Meditarranee Airport	MPL	Montpellier	Medium
81	Megeve Airport	MVV	Megeve	Small
82	Meribel Airport	MFX	Meribel	Small
83	Merville/Calonne Airport	HZB	Hazebrouck	Small
84	Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport	ETZ	Metz/Nancy	Medium
85	Meucon Airport	VNE	Vannes	Small
86	Mirecourt Airport	EPL	Epinal	Small
87	Montaudran Airport	XYT	Toulouse	Small
88	Montoir Airport	LBY	La Baule	Small
89	Montoir Airport	SNR	St Nazaire	Small
90	Morlaix Airport	MXN	Morlaix	Small
91	Nantes Atlantique Airport	NTE	Nantes	Medium
92	Nevers Airport	NVS	Nevers	Small
93	Niort Airport	NIT	Niort	Small
94	Octeville Airport	LEH	Le Havre	Small
95	Orleans Airport	ORE	Orleans	Small
96	Orly Airport	ORY	Paris	Medium
97	Paris Cergy Pontoise Airport	POX	Paris	Small
98	Parvaud Airport	CNG	Cognac	Small
99	Perigueux Airport	PGX	Perigueux	Small
100	Pleurtuit Airport	DNR	Dinard	Medium
101	Pluguffan Airport	UIP	Quimper	Medium
102	Poretta Airport	BIA	Bastia	Medium
103	Propriano Airport	PRP	Propriano	Small
104	Reims Airport	RHE	Reims	Small
105	Renaison Airport	RNE	Roanne	Small
106	Roumanieres Airport	EGC	Bergerac	Medium
107	Saint Agnant Airport	RCO	Rochefort	Small
108	Salvaza Airport	CCF	Carcassonne	Medium
109	Satolas Airport	LYS	Lyon	Large
110	Serre Chevalier Airport	SEC	Serre Chevalier	Small
111	Servel Airport	LAI	Lannion	Small
112	Solenzara Airport	SOZ	Solenzara	Small
113	Sophia Antipolis Airport	SXD	Sophia Antipolis	Small
114	St Crepin Airport	SCP	St Crepin	Small
115	St Gatien Airport	DOL	Deauville	Small
116	St Jacques Airport	RNS	Rennes	Medium
117	St Symphorien Airport	TUF	Tours	Medium
118	Ste Catherine Airport	CLY	Calvi	Medium
119	Sud Corse Airport	FSC	Figari	Small
120	Tallard Airport	GAT	Gap	Small
121	Talmont Airport	LSO	Les Sables	Small
122	Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport	LDE	Lourdes/Tarbes	Medium
123	Tavaux Airport	DLE	Dole	Small
124	Tignes Airport	TGF	Tignes	Small
125	Toussus-le-Noble Airport	TNF	Toussus-le-Noble	Small
126	Tremuson Airport	SBK	St Brieuc	Small
127	Uzein Airport	PUF	Pau	Medium
128	Vals-Lanas Airport	OBS	Aubenas	Small
129	Vatry Airport	XCR	Chalons Sur Marne	Small
130	Villa Coublay Airport	VIY	Paris	Small
131	Vittel Airport	VTL	Vittel	Small

Major Airports in France

1. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Airport Code: CDG

Time Zone: Central European Time (CET) / Central European Summer Time (CEST)

Address: 95700 Roissy-en-France, France

Nearby Cities:

• Paris – 16.7 miles
• Versailles – 23.6 miles
• Chantilly – 25.6 miles
• Pontoise – 24.9 miles

Major Airlines Served:

• Air France
• EasyJet
• Emirates
• Delta Air Lines
• Lufthansa
• British Airways

Annual Passenger Traffic:

Approx. 76 million passengers annually (as of pre-2020 data)

Airport Location and History

Located in Roissy-en-France, Charles de Gaulle Airport is the largest airport in France and one of the busiest in Europe. Opened in 1974, it was designed by architect Paul Andreu and is named after Charles de Gaulle, the leader of the Free French Forces during World War II and former president of France. The airport has played a crucial role in the development of France’s aviation industry and in making Paris a major global hub for international travel. CDG is strategically positioned just 25 kilometers (16 miles) north of Paris, making it easily accessible to travelers. It is a key airport for long-haul international flights and serves as the primary hub for Air France, the national airline.

In terms of air traffic, CDG has been a significant gateway between Europe and the rest of the world. It has undergone several expansions to accommodate rising demand, and today, it is an essential node in the global air travel network, especially for flights between Europe, North America, and Asia.

Facilities and Infrastructure

Charles de Gaulle Airport boasts extensive facilities and infrastructure, making it one of the most important airports in the world. The airport is equipped with three terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2 (which includes sub-terminals 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, and 2G), and Terminal 3. The airport features two parallel runways (08L/26R and 08R/26L), each measuring around 4,200 meters (13,780 feet), and can accommodate large wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747. The airport’s infrastructure includes state-of-the-art passenger facilities, such as duty-free shopping, dining options, lounges, and baggage handling systems. Additionally, it has advanced air traffic management technology and customs facilities to handle millions of passengers annually.

The airport is capable of handling high traffic volumes and large aircraft, ensuring smooth operations for a variety of international flights, including long-haul and cargo services. The terminals are interconnected via shuttle buses and the CDGVAL automated people mover, providing easy access between terminals and other facilities. With a focus on modern technology and sustainability, CDG also works toward improving its environmental impact and operational efficiency.

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2. Orly Airport (ORY)

Airport Code: ORY

Time Zone: Central European Time (CET) / Central European Summer Time (CEST)

Address: 94390 Orly, France

Nearby Cities:

• Paris – 8.5 miles
• Ivry-sur-Seine – 6.7 miles
• Antony – 4.3 miles
• Villejuif – 5.5 miles

Major Airlines Served:

• Air France
• Transavia France
• Vueling
• EasyJet
• TAP Air Portugal

Annual Passenger Traffic:

Approx. 31 million passengers annually (as of pre-2020 data)

Airport Location and History

Located about 13 kilometers (8 miles) south of central Paris, Orly Airport is the second-largest airport in Paris and an essential hub for both domestic and international flights. It was initially opened in 1932 as a military airport, but over time it evolved into a commercial airport due to increasing air travel demand. Orly underwent significant expansion in the 1960s, and today it serves as the main hub for domestic flights in France as well as a major terminal for European and North African routes. It is primarily used by Air France for domestic and European flights, as well as by low-cost carriers like EasyJet.

Orly’s proximity to Paris makes it a popular choice for travelers, especially those flying within Europe or to destinations in Africa. The airport has consistently been modernized, including the construction of new terminals and the implementation of an automated people-mover system to streamline passenger flow between terminals. Despite its smaller size compared to Charles de Gaulle, Orly remains a vital part of the Paris aviation infrastructure.

Facilities and Infrastructure

Orly Airport operates with two terminals: Terminal South (Orly Sud) and Terminal West (Orly Ouest), which are well-equipped to handle both domestic and international flights. The airport features two runways, Runway 06/24, which is 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) long, and Runway 08/26, which measures 2,400 meters (7,874 feet). These runways allow Orly to accommodate medium- to large-sized aircraft, including wide-body aircraft, although it does not handle as many long-haul international flights as Charles de Gaulle.

Both runways are capable of accommodating a wide range of commercial aircraft, but Orly is more focused on short-haul and mid-haul flights compared to its counterpart, CDG. The airport’s facilities include an extensive range of amenities such as duty-free shops, lounges, restaurants, and transportation services. It is also well-connected to the city via the Orlyval light rail and the RER B and C train lines, offering passengers convenient access to central Paris and beyond. The airport is undergoing continued modernization to improve capacity and enhance passenger experience.

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3. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE)

Airport Code: NCE

Time Zone: Central European Time (CET) / Central European Summer Time (CEST)

Address: 06281 Nice, France

Nearby Cities:

• Nice – 4.9 miles
• Cannes – 17.1 miles
• Antibes – 8.7 miles
• Monaco – 11.9 miles

Major Airlines Served:

• Air France
• EasyJet
• British Airways
• Lufthansa
• Norwegian Air Shuttle

Annual Passenger Traffic:

Approx. 14 million passengers annually (pre-2020 data)

Airport Location and History

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is located in the city of Nice, on the French Riviera. As the second-busiest airport in France after Charles de Gaulle, it serves as a major gateway to the south of France, particularly for travelers heading to the glamorous cities of the French Riviera, including Nice, Cannes, and Monaco. The airport was officially opened in 1920 and has since expanded significantly to accommodate the growing demand for international and seasonal flights. It is a key airport for European tourists, especially during the summer months, when the region experiences a surge in visitors.

The airport’s strategic location on the Mediterranean coast makes it a key entry point for visitors to southern France and a hub for both commercial flights and private aviation. With its warm climate and proximity to luxury resorts, Nice Côte d’Azur also attracts a significant number of seasonal flights, especially from the United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia.

Facilities and Infrastructure

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has two terminals: Terminal 1, which handles both international and domestic flights, and Terminal 2, which primarily serves low-cost and European carriers. The airport features two runways: Runway 04/22, which is 2,230 meters (7,316 feet) long, and Runway 13/31, which measures 2,100 meters (6,890 feet). Both runways are capable of handling medium-sized aircraft, including wide-body jets, but due to the airport’s location and infrastructure constraints, it is not designed to accommodate the largest aircraft like the Airbus A380.

The airport’s terminals are equipped with modern amenities, including a range of duty-free shops, lounges, and dining options. It also offers a number of transportation options, including buses, taxis, and a direct tram connection to central Nice. While it has a smaller footprint compared to Parisian airports, Nice Côte d’Azur is crucial for the region’s economy and tourism industry, providing access to some of the most popular travel destinations in Europe.

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4. Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Airport Code: LYS

Time Zone: Central European Time (CET) / Central European Summer Time (CEST)

Address: 69125 Lyon, France

Nearby Cities:

• Lyon – 13.6 miles
• Vienne – 19.3 miles
• Grenoble – 38.5 miles
• Saint-Étienne – 35.4 miles

Major Airlines Served:

• Air France
• EasyJet
• KLM
• Lufthansa
• Transavia France

Annual Passenger Traffic:

Approx. 12 million passengers annually (pre-2020 data)

Airport Location and History

Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport, named after the famous writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, is located 25 kilometers (16 miles) east of Lyon. Opened in 1975, the airport serves as a major hub for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offering both domestic and international flights. The airport is a key base for Air France and its low-cost subsidiary Transavia, and it connects Lyon to major European cities and international destinations.

Historically, Lyon-Saint-Exupéry was developed to accommodate the growing aviation needs of the region and to support the city’s position as a major economic and cultural center in France. The airport is named after Saint-Exupéry in honor of his contributions to aviation and his connection to the region. It has been continually expanded and modernized to support increased passenger traffic, making it an important transportation hub in southeastern France.

Facilities and Infrastructure

Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport is equipped with a single terminal, divided into two halls: Hall 1 for international flights and Hall 2 for domestic and Schengen flights. It has two runways: Runway 18/36, which is 3,600 meters (11,811 feet) long, and Runway 08/26, which measures 3,000 meters (9,843 feet). Both runways are capable of handling wide-body aircraft, including the Airbus A330 and Boeing 747, making the airport well-suited for international and long-haul flights.

The airport has modern passenger facilities, including shopping outlets, restaurants, lounges, and car rental services. The terminal is well-connected to Lyon city center by the Rhônexpress tram service, as well as by buses and taxis. The airport also offers a high level of security, passenger comfort, and services for both business and leisure travelers. With ongoing development projects, Lyon-Saint-Exupéry aims to further increase capacity and enhance the overall passenger experience.