The airport in Poitiers is located three kilometres from Poitiers Town. Its official name is Poitiers-Biard Airport. Poitiers is situated in the département of Vienne in France. The airport offers easy access to the Poitou Charentes region in west France.
In 2002 considerable upgrades were made at the airport including a new terminal being opened. Ryanair operate flights to the airport from Birmingham, Edinburgh and London Stansted. Domestic connections to Lyon and La Rochelle are available through Airlinair.
Poitiers is a peaceful town which is a delight to explore. The Palace of Poitiers dates back to the twelfth century and is certainly worth some of your time. Other worthwhile attractions include the Musée Sainte Croix and the Parc de Futuroscope which is a movie theme park (the kids will love this one). There are numerous cafes offering traditional fare that are ideal for a stop to take in the surroundings.
Getting a bus from the airport is quite difficult as it is a bit of a walk and the service is infrequent. There are taxis available which will set you back around ten euro. Five car hire Poitiers firms can be found at the airport. This is an idyllic area of France to discover by road. Try a car hire Poitiers quote from us today and see what we can offer.
The closest airports to Poitiers are Angoulême which is about a forty five minute drive away and La Rochelle which is around a one and a half hour drive.