Reims-Champagne Airport serves the historic capital of the Champagne region, approximately 8 km from the city center.
It is a very small airport, with limited connections mainly for military and charter aviation; many visitors reach Reims from Paris by train rather than by air.
How to get to Reims-Champagne (BA 112) Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to RHE
Parking near Reims-Champagne (BA 112) Airport
A small parking lot is located just a few steps from the terminal.
The parking is unattended, but costs remain modest.
How to get to Reims from RHE
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Reims-Champagne (BA 112) Airport
Car rental is generally not available directly at the airport: it's advisable to arrange it in advance, useful for exploring Champagne vineyards.
Hotels near Reims-Champagne (BA 112) Airport
Cathedral and historic centre
On foot in the historic centre; Prunay airport is about a quarter of an hour away by taxi.
Best for: Anyone who wants the cathedral, the champagne houses and the restaurants of the centre close at hand.
- The cathedral and the champagne houses are within walking distance
- Hotels for every budget, from the historic centre to the cathedral
- Scarce parking, often paid, in the central streets
- Rooms on the busiest avenues can be noisy
Recommended hotels
- Four Points by Sheraton Reims Cathédrale A ten-minute walk from the cathedral, with indoor pool and gym open around the clock. View availability
- La Caserne Chanzy Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection In a restored former fire station facing the cathedral, with spa and indoor pool. View availability
- Novotel Suites Reims Centre A three-minute walk from the station, with 30 sqm suites designed for longer stays. View availability
Station
A few minutes' walk from the station; Prunay airport is about twenty minutes away by car or taxi.
Best for: Anyone arriving or leaving by train who wants the platform close by.
- The station is a short walk away, handy for anyone continuing by train
- A good starting point for the historic centre on foot too
- The district is less lively in the evening than the historic centre
- Some rooms on the station side may pick up the passing trains
Recommended hotels
- B&B HOTEL Reims Centre Gare Sixty metres from the station, with simple air-conditioned rooms for anyone leaving early. View availability
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Reims - Rives de Vesle by IHG A ten-minute walk from the TGV station, with a panoramic bar on the ninth floor overlooking the cathedral. View availability
La Pompelle and Parc des Expositions
By car, five to ten minutes from the Parc des Expositions; the historic centre is about a quarter of an hour away, and Prunay airport lies along the same south-eastern line.
Best for: Anyone attending a trade fair, a conference, or visiting the champagne houses of the south-eastern outskirts.
- Quick access to the motorway and the Parc des Expositions
- Free parking and a quiet area in the evening
- You need a car for any trip, you can't walk into the centre
- Few restaurants nearby outside trade-fair hours
Recommended hotels
- Brit Hotel Reims La Pompelle Close to the Fort de la Pompelle and the convention centre, less than five minutes from the Parc des Expositions. View availability
- Mercure Reims Parc des Expositions Next to the Farman and Parc des Expositions stops, with seasonal outdoor pool and garden. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is very small, among the simplest in the French network, consistent with very limited passenger air traffic.
Before boarding, it's advisable to allow 1 hour of buffer time for flights.
Map of Reims-Champagne (BA 112) Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it better to reach Reims by plane or by train from Paris?
Passenger air traffic at Reims airport is very limited: many visitors prefer the direct TGV from Paris, about 45 minutes.
Q. Why is Reims famous?
It's the historic capital of the Champagne region, with numerous houses organizing tours and tastings in their cellars.
Q. Is Reims Cathedral a UNESCO site?
Yes, the Gothic cathedral, the historic coronation site of the kings of France, is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Q. Does Reims-Champagne airport have many scheduled commercial flights?
No, regular commercial traffic is very limited: most of the activity involves private flights, general aviation and gliding, while those arriving in Champagne from abroad more often use Paris as their entry point and then continue by train.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
