Avignon-Caumont Airport - Flight Information and Guide (AVN)

How to get to Avignon-Caumont Airport

The city centre of Avignon is about 8 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 15-20 minutes by taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city centre of Avignon in about 15-20 minutes.

By Train

Avignon TGV station offers direct connections to Paris in approximately 2.5 hours, but is not directly connected to the airport: accessible by taxi.

By Bus

There is no dedicated airport bus connection.

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Tips If your trip coincides with the Avignon Festival (July), book accommodation well in advance: it is one of Europe's most important theatrical events.

Average travel time to AVN

TrainNot available

Shuttle busNot a dedicated service

Taxi / Private hire20-25 minutes

Parking near Avignon-Caumont Airport

The parking, compact in size, is a short distance from the terminal.

There is no custodial staff, and prices are nonetheless reasonable.

How to get to Avignon from AVN

By Train

Avignon TGV station is not directly connected to the airport but offers direct connections to Paris in approximately 2.5 hours.

By Bus

A dedicated airport bus service is not available.

By Taxi

Taxis generally await upon flight arrivals; approximately 32-35 euros during the day, 40-43 euros at night for the city center.

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Car rental at Avignon-Caumont Airport

Some car rental operators have counters in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the surrounding Provence.

A driving license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name are required for the security deposit.

Hotels near Avignon-Caumont Airport

Avignon-Provence airport is about 10 km from the centre: the Orizo city bus requires changes and 45-50 minutes, so most travellers take a taxi, in 15-20 minutes. Those who want to sleep within the walls, a few steps from the Palais des Papes and the Festival d'Avignon, choose the historic centre intramuros. Those arriving by car or on a business flight find the southern entrance to the city more convenient, halfway from the airport. Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, the town on the other bank of the Rhône, remains a quieter alternative for those not in a hurry to reach the terminal.

City centre

Intramuros and Palais des Papes

Taxi: about 15-20 minutes for the 10 km from the airport. The Orizo city bus requires changes and can take more than 45 minutes.

Best for: those visiting the Palais des Papes, the walls and following the Festival d'Avignon

Pros

Palais des Papes, the walls and the festival streets within walking distance
Restaurants and evening life concentrated within the walls

Cons

No direct and quick public transport connection to the airport, only taxi
Difficult traffic and parking on festival days

Recommended hotels

Hotel De Cambis Best Western Premier Collection 5 minutes' walk from Avignon-Centre station and 9 from the Palais des Papes, with a carefully curated breakfast and an in-house wine bar. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Avignon Sud, city entrance

Taxi or car: about 10 minutes from the airport, on the same southern route into the city.

Best for: those arriving by car or with an early flight who want to stay halfway between the airport and the centre

Pros

A few minutes from both the airport and the A7/A9 motorway junctions
Free parking and a pool, handy for those travelling with family or by car

Cons

A commercial/peripheral area, not very suited to those who want to visit the historic centre on foot
A taxi or car is still needed to reach the walls of Avignon

Recommended hotels

ibis Avignon Sud About 5 km from the airport and close to the motorway junctions, with a pool and an in-house restaurant. View availability

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Nearby town

Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

Taxi or car: about 20-25 minutes from the airport, crossing the Rhône.

Best for: those looking for a quieter town with its own historic centre, a few minutes from Avignon

Pros

A town with its own history (Chartreuse, Fort Saint-André), less touristy than the centre of Avignon
Quieter in the evening, with a view of Avignon and the Palais des Papes from the other bank

Cons

A car or a taxi is needed both for the airport and for the centre of Avignon
Fewer restaurants and shops open compared with inside the walls

Recommended hotels

Les Loges En Provence "Villa Garrigue" A villa with a pool 300 metres from the centre of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, with a view of Mont Ventoux. View availability

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Airport services

The airport serves Avignon and Provence, with significant cultural appeal linked to the summer theater festival.

Shopping & Duty Free

A small duty-free area features Provençal wines and typical products, including lavender and olive products.

Lounges & relaxation

Dedicated lounges are completely absent at this airport.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi connection is available in the terminal's common areas.

Families & Children

For travelers with children, the available assistance is of an essential nature.

Terminal guide

The terminal is modest in size, with a notable increase in traffic during the summer festival.

Before flights, it is prudent to arrive with a 1.5–2 hour margin.

Map of Avignon-Caumont Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the Avignon Festival?

One of Europe's most important theatre festivals, held every July, turning the city into a huge open-air stage: book accommodation well in advance.

Q. Why is Avignon called the city of the popes?

It was the seat of the papal court in the 14th century: the monumental Palace of the Popes is today one of Europe's foremost Gothic monuments.

Q. Can you still cross the Pont d'Avignon?

Only partially: the famous medieval bridge, made famous by a popular French song, now breaks off midway across the Rhône.

Q. Does Avignon-Caumont airport have year-round scheduled connections?

Scheduled traffic is rather limited compared to the city's touristic fame: many visitors to Avignon prefer arriving by TGV, since direct flights are few and partly seasonal.