Paris Beauvais airport is France's tenth largest airport. It is located about 100 km from Paris near the city of Beauvais in the commune of Tillé.
The airport serves more than 60 destinations in 20 countries and is mainly used by low-cost carriers: Ryanair and Wizz Air.
The airport has 2 terminals.
HISTORY:
Paris Beauvais airport was used as a military base for the German fighter planes during the Second World War. Later, it was used by Allied ground forces during the Northern France Campaign.
The structure was officially opened for civilian use in 1956. In 2008, thanks to the new airport management, €68 million were invested to improve the airport traveler experience by adding a new terminal and a parking.
CONNECTIONS FROM AND TO PARIS BEAUVAIS AIRPORT:
Paris Beauvais airport, despite the considerable distance from Paris, is well-connected to the city centre.
Bus from Beauvais airport to Paris city centre:
The official Paris-Beauvais Airport shuttles are the cheapest way to get to Paris city centre (Porte Maillot). They are also available to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility.
Official shuttle trips are direct and the journey takes about 1 hr 15 min, depending on traffic.
Shuttle tickets from Beauvais airport to Paris:
• Shuttle Paris-Beauvais Single: €17 (€16,90 if you book online) kids aged 0-4 travel free.
• Shuttle Paris-Beauvais Return: €34 (€ 33.80 if you book online).
• Shuttle Paris-Beauvais + Fast line: shuttle service with priority access to security check and hand luggage inspection costs €19,90.
Shuttles from Beauvais airport to Paris leave every 25 minutes, this schedule is generally adapted to the seasonal flight timetables. The shuttle will wait for you if your flight is delayed.
The airport bus stop is located between terminals 1 & 2 and can be easily reached on foot. The bus stop in Paris is located near Porte Maillot Station (Parking Pershing).
Click here if you want to buy tickets online.
If you want to visit Beauvais, the “Corolis” shuttle service and the “n6” do connect the airport with the city center.
Train from Beauvais airport to Paris city centre:
Train is the best option if you stay near Gare du Nord. There is no train station at Beauvais airport, therefore you will need to take a bus or a taxi to get to Beauvais station.
The train journey takes about an hour and a half and ends at the Paris Nord Train Station (Gare du Nord). The price is about €13.
Click here to check train times and book your ticket online.
Taxi from Beauvais airport to Paris city centre:
Due to the distance between Beauvais airport and Paris, the taxi service is very expensive. The price is of about €170 during the day and €210 during holidays or at night.
The journey takes about an hour and a half, depending on traffic.
Airport taxi service is not guaranteed after 11:00 PM.
A taxi ride from the airport to Beauvais station costs €15 during the day and on weekdays and €20 at night and on holidays.
SECURITY CONTROLS:
The amount of time required to get through passport check and security is significant, you should be at the Paris Beauvais airport at least two hours before your flight time. To overcome problems due to long queues, you can purchase priority access that will speed you through security lines.
When you go through airport security controls have your flight ticket and passport/ID ready. You can bring only one piece of hand baggage on-board, always check the restrictions and the permitted cabin baggage size before you travel, especially when flying Ryanair.
Passengers must remove and place personal items, coat/jacket, electronic devices into a tray before stepping through the metal detector.
Liquids in containers of 100ml or less must be placed inside a clear resealable plastic bag separately from your bag.
PARIS-BEAUVAIS AIRPORT SERVICES:
Paris Beauvais airport services:
• assistance for disabled passengers or passengers with reduced mobility;
• free and unlimited Wi-Fi or Vip Wi-Fi connection for a fee (€5) for a faster Internet connection;
• fast track service;
• services: shops and duty free, restaurants, information desk, parking, baggage service, baby changing rooms, etc.
Additional info can be found on the airport's official website:
www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com
Your luggage is free of charge
