Rouen Airport serves the historic capital of Normandy, the birthplace of Joan of Arc and renowned for its Gothic cathedral, approximately 8 km from the center.
It is a very small hub with limited connections; many visitors reach Rouen by train from Paris.
How to get to Rouen Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to URO
Parking near Rouen 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 Rouen from URO
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Rouen Airport
Only a few car rental operators are active in the arrivals area.
The security deposit requires a credit card in the name of the driver, along with a driver's license and passport.
Hotels near Rouen Airport
Vieux Marché and Cathedral
Astuce bus to the airport with a stop in the centre, about 20 minutes; taxi in 15-20 minutes
Best for: anyone looking for the half-timbered houses, the Cathedral and the square where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake, all within easy reach
- Walking distance from the Cathedral, the Gros-Horloge and the Vieux Marché
- Restaurants and shops of the historic centre all around
- Pedestrian area, lively but not noisy at night
- Little parking in the streets of the historic centre
- Very touristy area, crowded at weekends
Recommended hotels
Champ de Mars
historic centre reachable in 15-20 minutes on foot or a few minutes by bus/tram; airport in about 20-25 minutes
Best for: anyone looking for a more modern, quiet address a short distance from the historic centre
- Residential district, quiet in the evening
- Inner garden and spa at some properties
- Good connections to the centre by bus and TEOR
- You need a walk or public transport to reach the historic centre
- Fewer evening restaurants than the Vieux Marché
Recommended hotels
- ibis Styles Rouen Centre Rive Gauche On the TEOR line, in the Saint-Clément district, with secure parking and breakfast made with local produce. View availability
- Mercure Rouen Centre Champ de Mars 15 minutes' walk from the Cathedral, with a spa and inner garden for anyone wanting a bit of quiet. View availability
Pasteur District
historic centre reachable in a few minutes on foot along the Seine; airport in about 20-25 minutes
Best for: anyone who prefers staying on the banks of the Seine, close to the centre but in a less touristy area
- On the banks of the Seine, two steps from the historic centre
- Recently opened hotel (2023), modern
- Residential area, quiet in the evening
- Only one verified hotel in the area, limited choice
- Few restaurants compared with the Vieux Marché
Recommended hotels
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Terminal guide
The terminal is very small, consistent with the airport's limited passenger traffic.
Before boarding, plan for 1 hour of buffer time for flights.
Map of Rouen Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it better to reach Rouen by plane or by train from Paris?
Passenger air traffic at Rouen airport is limited: many visitors prefer the direct train from Paris, about 1h15.
Q. Why is Rouen linked to Joan of Arc?
It was here that Joan of Arc was tried and executed in 1431: a square in the city now bears her name in memory of the event.
Q. What is there to see in Rouen?
The Gothic cathedral, also famous for having been painted repeatedly by Claude Monet, and the historic center with its half-timbered houses.
Q. How far is central Rouen from the airport?
About 8-10 km, a 15-20 minute taxi ride.
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