Nîmes-Alès-Camargue Airport serves the Roman city of Nîmes, known for its arena and the Maison Carrée among the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world, approximately 10 km from the city center.
It is the access point for Nîmes itself, the Pont du Gard, and the Camargue.
How to get to Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to FNI
Parking near Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport
The parking, not large, is a few steps from the terminal.
There is no custodian staff, and prices are nevertheless contained.
How to get to Nîmes from FNI
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport
Some car rental operators have desks in the arrivals area, useful for reaching Pont du Gard and Camargue.
A credit card in the driver's name is required for the security deposit, along with driver's license and passport.
Hotels near Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport
Nîmes station
The Tango shuttle and line E52 connect the airport to the station in 25-30 minutes; the hotels in this area are right on the station square.
Best for: For those using the Tango shuttle or the train and want to reach the hotel on foot, luggage included.
- Hotels right opposite the station, no taxi needed on arrival or departure
- Arena and old town 5-10 minutes' walk away
- Busy transit area with bus and taxi traffic, less quiet in the evening
- Hotel parking often full on event weekends
Recommended hotels
- ibis Styles Nîmes Gare Centre On the station square, 9 minutes' walk from the Arena; homemade breakfast and a restaurant with a cocktail bar. View availability
- Novotel Atria Nîmes Centre On boulevard de Prague, a few steps from the station and under 10 minutes' walk from the cathedral and the Arena. View availability
Arena and old town
From the old town the station is 10-15 minutes' walk away, from where you can take the Tango shuttle or line E52 to the airport.
Best for: For those with more than a day to see the Arena, the Maison Carrée and the Jardins de la Fontaine.
- Arena, Maison Carrée and Jardins de la Fontaine within walking distance
- Restaurants and evening life of the centre, not just a stopover
- Needs some walking or a short taxi ride back to the station and the shuttle
- Narrow old-town streets, not very convenient for those arriving by car
Recommended hotels
- Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator Between the Maison Carrée and the Jardins de la Fontaine, in an art deco building from 1929; pool, spa and Pierre Gagnaire's restaurant. View availability
- B&B HOTEL Nîmes Centre Arènes A 10-15-minute walk from the Arena, among shops and the nightlife of the centre; air-conditioned rooms, simple but central. View availability
Orangerie park
About 1 km from the old town, to be covered by car or a short taxi ride to the station for the airport shuttle.
Best for: For those travelling by car who prefer ample, free parking over an old town with no parking spaces.
- Tree-lined park with a pool and ample free parking
- Away from the traffic and noise of the old town
- A car or a taxi is needed to reach the centre and the station
- The hotel is next to a busy boulevard, better to pick rooms away from the road
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Terminal guide
During summer months, traffic increases notably compared to the terminal's modest size.
It's better to be at the airport with a 1.5-hour margin if traveling on flights.
Map of Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Nîmes famous for its Roman monuments?
It is home to the best-preserved Roman arena in the world, still used for events today, and the Maison Carrée, one of the most intact Roman temples still standing.
Q. Is the Pont du Gard near Nîmes airport?
Yes, the famous Roman aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is about a 30-minute drive away.
Q. Is Nîmes a good base for the Camargue?
Yes, the Camargue with its pink flamingos can be reached in under an hour by car.
Q. Why is Nîmes airport also called Nîmes-Garons?
The airport began as a French naval aviation base, BAN Nîmes-Garons, active until the early 2010s: since then military activity has ceased and management has passed entirely to the civilian side, but the double name has remained in use.
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