La Cité
Medieval citadel with a double ring of walls and 52 towers, one of the largest fortifications in Europe.
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Airport · Carcassonne, France
Carcassonne CCF
3 km from central Carcassonne. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 3 km
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About the airport
Carcassonne airport is only about 4 km west of central Carcassonne and very close to the medieval Cité, in the Aude department. It is a gateway to Cathar Country and the Canal du Midi.
Terminal
It has a single small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Almost all flights are operated by Ryanair, with routes to the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Portugal and other European destinations, and more on offer in summer.
Services
The terminal has a café and car rental desks. As it is a small airport, security and boarding are usually quick.
Getting to the city
Navette Aéroport
Shuttle bus leaving 45 min after each arrival for the Cité, Square Gambetta, the train station and Place Davilla.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Carcassonne or the Cité takes about 10 min.
Airport map
Terminal
Small single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Almost all flights are by Ryanair.
Carcassonne
Things to do in Carcassonne
Carcassonne, in southern France, is famous for its walled medieval Cité, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Below it lies the lower town, the Bastide Saint-Louis, crossed by the Canal du Midi.
Château comtal
The viscounts' castle inside the Cité; it is the starting point of the walk along the ramparts.
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Basilique Saint-Nazaire
Romanesque and Gothic basilica in the Cité, famous for its medieval stained glass.
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Canal du Midi
17th-century canal and World Heritage Site passing by the train station; ideal for a stroll or a boat trip.
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How far is the airport from central Carcassonne?
Carcassonne airport is about 3 km from central Carcassonne.
How do I get from the airport to central Carcassonne?
From Carcassonne airport you can take Navette Aéroport (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Carcassonne airport have?
Carcassonne has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Carcassonne?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The renovated terminal in 2024: APB11, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Passengers outside the terminal entrance: GilPe, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terminal entrance with the airport sign: GilPe, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- La Cité: Lynx1211, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Château comtal: CharlèneChtl, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Basilique Saint-Nazaire: MathieuMD, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pont Vieux: Lynx1211, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Canal du Midi: Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons