Angoulême-Brie-Champniers Airport serves the world capital of comic books, which hosts one of the world's largest comic book festivals every January, approximately 10 km from the city center.
It is a small airport with limited connections.
How to get to Angoulême-Brie-Champniers Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ANG
Parking near Angoulême-Brie-Champniers Airport
A modest parking area is available not far from the terminal.
The lot is unattended, with costs remaining moderate.
How to get to Angoulême from ANG
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Angoulême-Brie-Champniers Airport
Only some car rental operators have a counter at arrival.
A driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name are necessary for the deposit.
Hotels near Angoulême-Brie-Champniers Airport
Airport area and Champniers
Taxi: about 5-10 minutes for the 3 km from the airport.
Best for: anyone with a very early or very late flight who doesn't want to travel all the way into town
- A few minutes from the runways, handy for the first or last flights of the day
- Free parking, convenient for those arriving by car
- Industrial/outlying area, no evening life
- Still need a car or taxi to reach the historic centre
Recommended hotels
Station district
Taxi: about 20 minutes for the 15 km from the airport; there's no regular public shuttle.
Best for: anyone arriving or leaving by train, including the TGV to Paris or Bordeaux
- A few minutes' walk from the SNCF station and the pedestrian streets of the old town
- Handy for combining flight and train without hauling heavy luggage far
- A through-traffic area, less lively in the evening than the upper town
- Some hotels here have simple rooms, worth checking before booking
Recommended hotels
- Cit'Hotel Europeen 400 metres from the SNCF station and 300 metres from the pedestrian streets of the historic centre, with private parking. View availability
- ibis Styles Angouleme Centre Next to the TGV station, with a gym and meeting rooms, in a building that opened in June 2026. View availability
Upper town and historic centre
Taxi: about 20 minutes for the 15 km from the airport.
Best for: anyone visiting the historic centre, the comic-themed murals and the museums on foot
- Alleys, ramparts and comics-festival murals within walking distance
- Restaurants and evening life concentrated in the upper town
- Some uphill streets towards the upper town, less convenient with heavy luggage
- Few free parking spots in the historic centre's streets
Recommended hotels
- Mercure Angoulême Hôtel de France Historic building facing the Halles in the old town, with a panoramic garden and an in-house restaurant. View availability
- Hotel Le Saint Gelais Charming hotel in the historic centre next to the golf course, with a seasonal pool and garden, selected by the Michelin guide. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is very small, consistent with the airport's limited traffic, with an increase during the January festival.
To avoid surprises, it's better to arrive 1 hour in advance for flights.
Map of Angoulême-Brie-Champniers Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Angoulême called the capital of comics?
It hosts one of the world's biggest international comic strip festivals every January, and the city is decorated year-round with large comic-themed murals.
Q. Is it worth booking in advance for the comics festival?
Yes, strongly recommended: it's one of the most crowded events of the year in the city, with accommodation filling up quickly.
Q. How far is central Angoulême from the airport?
About 15 km, a 20-25 minute taxi transfer.
Q. Is Angoulême connected to Paris by train?
Yes, with the TGV in about 2 hours from the central station.
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