Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport jointly serves the cities of Metz and Nancy in Lorraine, approximately 25 km from each.
It is a regional airport with a shared catchment area between the two cities, both known for Art Nouveau architecture (Nancy) and Gothic cathedral (Metz).
How to get to Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ETZ
Parking near Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport
A small parking lot is available a short distance from the terminal.
There is no valet parking service, but the costs are modest.
How to get to Metz from ETZ
By Train
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By Taxi
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Car rental at Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport
The arrivals area includes desks from the main car rental companies.
For the security deposit you only need a credit card in the driver's name, along with a driving license and passport.
Hotels near Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport
Metz-Ville station
The Métrolor shuttle connects Metz-Ville station to the airport in 30 minutes, with timetables tied to flights (booking advised); a taxi takes a similar time.
Best for: Anyone using the Métrolor shuttle or a taxi who wants to get to the flight without traffic surprises.
- The shuttle is reached on foot, without depending on car traffic
- The Imperial district with shops and venues open late
- The shuttle's timetable is tied to flights: it needs checking and booking ahead
- The cathedral and historic centre remain 15-20 minutes on foot
Recommended hotels
- ibis Styles Metz Centre Gare 100 metres from Metz-Ville station, in an 1886 building in the Imperial district; breakfast and Wi-Fi included in the price. View availability
- Kyriad Metz Centre 600 metres from the station (7 minutes on foot), with a regional-cuisine restaurant for anyone arriving for a late dinner. View availability
Historic centre and Cathedral
From the historic centre, Metz-Ville station is 10-15 minutes on foot or 5 by car, to catch the Métrolor shuttle or a taxi towards the airport.
Best for: Anyone with a stopover of a day or more who wants to experience Metz on foot, not just passing through.
- Saint-Étienne cathedral, markets and evening venues a few steps away
- Historic hotels with more amenities (restaurant, winter garden) than at the station
- For the airport shuttle you first need to reach the station on foot or by taxi
- A touristy area, busier at weekends and during the markets
Recommended hotels
- La Citadelle Hotel Metz - MGallery Collection In the sixteenth-century military citadel in the heart of Metz, 5 minutes by car from the station; a restaurant in the fortress's old warehouses. View availability
- Mercure Grand Hôtel Metz Centre Cathédrale A few steps from Saint-Étienne cathedral, in an eighteenth-century building in art deco style; guarded parking 200 metres away. View availability
Technopole
The district has a direct exit onto the A31 motorway towards the airport; the Métrolor shuttle doesn't reach here, so a private car or a taxi is needed.
Best for: anyone arriving or leaving by car who wants to avoid Metz city centre
- Quick access to the motorway, without crossing the city centre
- Recent hotels with free parking, away from city traffic
- The Métrolor shuttle doesn't reach here: a car or taxi is needed
- Only an industrial area and a golf course around, no evening life on foot
Recommended hotels
- Best Western Plus Metz Technopole A 4-star hotel on the edge of a golf course at Metz Technopole, with quick access to the motorway; soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms. View availability
- Campanile NATURE - Metz Technopôle At Technopole 2000, between garden and trails; free parking and quick motorway access for those travelling by car. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is modest in size, consistent with its role as a regional hub shared between two cities.
It's advisable to arrive 1.5–2 hours early for flights.
Map of Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why does the airport serve both Metz and Nancy?
It's located at a similar distance (about 25-30 km) from both cities, historic rivals but both important centers of the Lorraine region.
Q. Why is Nancy known for Art Nouveau architecture?
Place Stanislas, a UNESCO site, and several of the city's buildings are among the most celebrated examples of Art Nouveau style in France.
Q. What is there to see in Metz?
The Gothic cathedral of Saint-Étienne, known for its stained-glass windows, including some by Marc Chagall.
Q. Do you need a passport for those arriving from another Schengen country at Metz-Nancy-Lorraine airport?
No: since France is part of the Schengen area, those arriving from another Schengen country face no passport control at Metz-Nancy-Lorraine. The airport's location, just a few kilometers from the borders with Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium, still makes it a good starting point for exploring the cross-border Grande Région.
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