Angers-Loire Airport serves the city in the Loire Valley, known for the medieval castle housing the famous Apocalypse Tapestry, approximately 20 km from the city center.
It is a regional airport with limited connections.
How to get to Angers-Loire Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ANE
Parking near Angers-Loire Airport
A small parking lot is available just minutes from the terminal.
The parking area is unattended, with modest rates.
How to get to Angers from ANE
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Angers-Loire Airport
Only some car rental brands have a counter at arrivals.
A driving license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name are required for the deposit.
Hotels near Angers-Loire Airport
Castle and historic centre
Taxi or car: about 25-30 minutes for the 25 km from the airport. There's no regular public shuttle.
Best for: those visiting the castle, the cathedral and the centre on foot
- Castle, cathedral and shopping streets within walking distance
- Restaurants and evening life concentrated in a few central streets
- No direct public link to the airport, only taxi or car
- Parking in the central streets is often paid
Recommended hotels
- Logis Hôtels- Hôtel Marguerite d'Anjou Angers château Two minutes' walk from the castle, with some rooms overlooking the walls, in a historic centre building. View availability
- Hôtel Saint-Julien 3-star hotel a few steps from Place du Ralliement and the theatre, right in the centre of Angers. View availability
Saint-Laud station district
Taxi or car: about 25-30 minutes from the airport, the same distance as the centre.
Best for: those combining the flight with a train stop, or arriving late and wanting to stay close to the platforms
- Direct access to Saint-Laud station, useful for those continuing by TGV
- 5-10 minutes' walk from the castle, still within the historic centre
- A through-traffic district with congestion at peak hours
- Fewer evening venues than the streets around the castle
Recommended hotels
- Novotel Angers Centre Gare Direct access to the Saint-Laud TGV station, in the Cours Saint-Laud business district a short walk from the centre. View availability
- ibis Styles Angers Centre Gare Less than 10 minutes' walk from the station and the castle, with a free tea and coffee corner always available. View availability
Pelletier and University district
Taxi or car: about 25-30 minutes from the airport, the same as the rest of Angers.
Best for: those looking for a quieter area or longer stays, still a few minutes from the centre
- Quieter streets than the heart of the centre
- Serviced apartments with a kitchen in the room, useful for families or long stays
- 10-15 minutes' walk from the castle, a bit more than from the centre
- An area with fewer shops and evening life nearby
Recommended hotels
- Hostellerie Bon Pasteur Former nineteenth-century convent converted into a hotel with a 200-seat restaurant, 10 minutes' walk from the castle. View availability
- Appart'City Confort Angers Serviced apartments with a kitchen in every room near the university, 1.4 km from the station, useful for families or long stays. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is modest in size, in line with regional traffic volumes.
The recommended safety buffer for flights is 1 hour.
Map of Angers-Loire Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the Apocalypse Tapestry?
One of the largest surviving medieval tapestry cycles in the world, housed in Angers Castle, depicting scenes from the Apocalypse of St John.
Q. Does Angers airport have many flights?
No, connections are generally limited: always check operating status before planning your itinerary.
Q. Is it worth renting a car at Angers airport to visit the Anjou vineyards?
Yes, the Anjou vineyards spread inland starting just a few kilometres from the city and aren't well served by public transport: a rental car picked up at the airport is the most practical way to plan a tour of the local wineries.
Q. Is Angers connected to Paris by train?
Yes, with the TGV in about 1h30 from the central station.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
